Question of the Week: What could we do to make Santa Cruz a happier, better place?
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“Have things open later. We definitely close things way too early.“
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“Give people more salary to pay their rent. The city should fix the taxes and lower the rent so Downtown business can stay open.”
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“Maybe if things were a little cleaner everywhere.”
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“Help the people with mental health issues and find housing for the homeless people.”
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“Downsize and get rid of the shopping mentality. People think getting ahead will make them happy but most of the junk we buy we don’t need.”
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“Don’t change anything, just stay happy!”