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First District Supervisor Manu Koenig

Manu Koenig serves as First District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County. The District includes Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Soquel Village, Happy Valley, Soquel San Jose Rd, and a large portion of the Summit area. Parts of the cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola and Santa Cruz are included as well. Manu was originally elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020.

Prior to his election to the Board, Manu worked for several technology startups including Paystand in Scotts Valley. He was Executive Director of Santa Cruz County Greenway and worked on Measure L in Capitola to "Save Our Trestle" for bikes and pedestrians. From 2011 to 2018 Manu was CEO and Founder of Civinomics. The local startup created an online application for citizens to propose and vote on new policy online. It also conducted polling and survey research for local government agencies throughout Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area.

Manu was born and raised in Santa Cruz and has family in Corralitos and Live Oak. He has a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and he is an avid surfer, cyclist and climber. Manu lives in Live Oak with his wife Leah.

Upcoming Community Meetings

  • Branciforte/Happy Valley Community Meeting
    NEW TIME AND LOCATION!!!
    NEW DATE: Nov 1 @ 6PM
    NEW LOCATION: Hybrid Format, Sheriff’s Community Room and ZOOM

    UPDATE!! DATE RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN - The 1st District office will host an in-person/hybrid meeting for the Branciforte/Happy Valley community on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 6 – 7:30 pm. We will discuss fire risk and related issues of interest to this community.

    What: "Fire Risk and Related Issues in Branciforte/Happy Valley" in-person/hybrid meeting with First District Supervisor Manu Koenig
    When: Monday, November 1, 2021 from 6 – 7:30 pm
    Where: To attend In-person, go to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Center's Community Room, 5200 Soquel Ave, Building C. For in-person attendance, RSVPs to first.district@santacruzcounty.us are appreciated. To attend virtually via Zoom, go to zoom.us and enter meeting ID 929 6898 0769, or call (669) 900-9128.
    Questions? Email: first.district@santacruzcounty.us

Past Community Meetings

Prepared Not Scared Community Fire Meeting

Meeting Agenda Meeting Video

Supervisor Koenig Newsletters

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Previous Constituent Meetings

Upcoming Constituent Meetings

November, 2021

Board of Supervisors Agenda Review and Townhall

Monday, Nov 8, 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
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Or call in:
Phone number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 950 5625 3127

Board of Supervisors Agenda Review and Townhall

Monday, Nov 15, 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
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Or call in:
Phone number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 950 5625 3127

Summit Town Hall with Supervisor Manu Koenig

Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
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December, 2021

Board of Supervisors Agenda Review and Townhall

Monday, Dec 6, 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
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Or call in:
Phone number: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 950 5625 3127

Summit Town Hall with Supervisor Manu Koenig

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
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Supervisor Koenig can be contacted as follows:

  • 701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • (831) 454-2200 (phone)
  • (831) 454-3262 (FAX)

Our Staff:
Kristina Glavis, County Supervisor's Analyst
Jamie Sehorn, County Supervisor's Analyst
Shane Mckeithen, County Supervisor's Analyst

Click here to see a map of District 1.