The Tourism Economy isn’t Sustainable
The Film Festival is over Today the streets were wet The wind blew cold. Shops on State Street were empty Vitality has taken a hit Feel the sting of the economic malaise Maybe a cruise ship is heading our…
Cliff Maurer, Public Works Director – City of Santa Barbara
There will be a ballot measure in March 2024 It will ask voters to allow a change in how Public Works projects are bid. This change to the city's charter must go to the voters. Today all Public Works projects,…
Strong Towns SB
Tristen Kicks off the October meeting Local activists gather to discuss strategies – what will be Santa Barbara's future regarding housing, active transportation and more...
Woodsmoke: My Public Comment
The agenda includes an item regarding the success of the 2019 Woodsmoke Reduction Program. This triggers a thought – I'll share my recently updated Wood Burning Restaurants and Grocery Stores map during Public Comment.
Cathy Murillo for Mayor
It's last minute and with little notice – perhaps many have already cast their ballot, but SBBIKE's Eve Sanford insists and connects me and Cathy for this late in the election cycle interview. Before we even get started she's sent…
Bendy White for Mayor
He's terming out on the City Council after 8 years. He's got a delightful sense of humor. And at a recent Candidate Forum he called the Bicycle Master Plan, "A masterpiece!" As we dig deeper he goes on to say,…