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Board of Supervisors — 2026-04-23

BodyBoard of Supervisors
MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 April 23, 2026

Meeting Summary

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Present: Hartmann, Lee, Capps, Nelson

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At a glance

Closed Session

  • The board recessed to discuss a public employee appointment for the county executive officer.
  • Upon reconvening, the Clerk reported no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
  • No formal motions were moved, seconded, or voted upon during the subsequent open session.

Full summary

  • The April 23, 2026, special meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chair Nelson. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk provided an announcement regarding public participation methods.
  • During the general public comment period, Cheryl Kelmer addressed the board regarding a tax assessor matter. She cited a document recorded on November 20, 2020, concerning an apartment complex in Isla Vista, which listed Eric Johnson as trustee. Kelmer stated that Johnson had passed away on November 2, 2020, and requested accountability regarding the filing of trustees and parent-child exemptions. Chair Nelson and Supervisor Capps indicated they would follow up on the issue.
  • The board subsequently recessed to closed session to discuss a public employee appointment for the county executive officer. No public comment was requested regarding the closed session item. Upon reconvening, the Clerk reported that the board took no reportable action during the closed session. No formal motions were moved, seconded, or voted upon during the open session. The meeting was adjourned, with another special meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026.