Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is the elected governing body of the County of Santa Barbara.

Meets about twice a month.

Agendas & video

Members

Staff

  • A. F. Hinchmanclerk
  • A. Trumpclerk
  • Caspar Denaclerk
  • Charles E. Huseclerk
  • Charles Fernaldpresident
  • F. A. Thompsonclerk
  • Felipe Puigpresident
  • Francisco Leyvapresident
  • Gaspar Oreñapresident
  • George D. Fisherclerk
  • Jacquelyne AlexanderChief Deputy Clerk of the Board
  • Jana PetersenCounty Executive Officer
  • Joaquín Carrillopresident
  • José de Arnazpresident
  • José María Covarrubiasclerk
  • J. W. Burroughsclerk
  • Maria Elena de GuevaraHuman Resources Director
  • Mona MiyasatoCounty Executive Officer
  • Rachel Van MullemCounty Counsel

Upcoming meetings

Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 AMRegular Meeting · JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIAAgenda posted
Sep 29, 2026, 9:00 AMRegular MeetingCancelled
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Recent meetings

September 1, 2026Regular MeetingUtility-scale solar and BESS amendments · Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fees · El Niño winter preparedness · Wine Improvement District annual report · Fourth quarter budget status · Firearms retailer siting standards · Local Government Climate Alliance membershipAugust 25, 2026Regular MeetingWomen’s Equality Day proclamation · Behavioral health services agreement · Transient occupancy tax appeal · Sheriff’s overtime grand jury response · Emergency preparedness grand jury response · Property tax bill charges transparencyAugust 18, 2026Regular MeetingChild Support Awareness Month resolution · Andrew Firestone service recognition · Mona Miyasato retirement honors · Sheriff's Office overtime analysis · 1805 Live outdoor festival license · Cal Real Campus solar battery storage · Deputy Sheriff's Association contract · State budget fiscal impacts · Hagfors Rezone Project approvalJuly 14, 2026Regular MeetingProbation and Pre-Trial Services Week · Workforce Housing Development · Cannabis Licensing Update · Sheriff's Jail Healthcare Services · Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc MOU · Step Up Housing Bond Hearing · Library and CFD Tax Adjustments · Acela Software Implementation · Homelessness Update · Utility-Scale Solar and Battery StorageJuly 7, 2026Regular MeetingSheriff overtime analysis · Health department budget revision · North Branch Jail expansion · Flood control assessment rates · Regional energy network report · Accessory dwelling unit appeal · Transient occupancy tax appeals · Immigration enforcement facilitiesJune 23, 2026Regular MeetingHomeKey Plus housing funding · Animal services facility design · Animal control officer donation · Sexual Assault Response Team agreement · Oasis Meeting Center environmental review · Sheriff's Office patrol boat grants · County Executive Officer retirement waiver · Sheriff's military equipment ordinance · Mobile home rent control petition · Agricultural production value report · Agricultural fee schedule amendment · Water meter registration fee · Truth Act immigration transfer report · Sheriff-ICE collaboration policyJune 16, 2026Regular MeetingYouth Fund and Commission Proposal · Health Center Service Reductions · Sheriff Budget Cuts and Staffing · Film Commissioner Position Creation · Fulfillment Fund Allocation Adjustments · Santa Ynez River Trail Funding · County Counsel Attorney Position · General Budget AdoptionJune 9, 2026Regular MeetingVoting machine procurement waiver · Affordable housing in-lieu fees · Aging care consultant contract · Water rate increases · Sewer rate adjustments · CDBG and housing funds · Sheriff department budget · Cannabis licensing ordinance amendments · Solid waste fee ordinance · Surveyor division fee ordinanceMay 12, 2026Regular MeetingYouth Mental Health Awareness · Biodiversity Conservation Resolution · National Public Works Week · Santa Maria Philharmonic Centennial · Animal Services Donation Acceptance · SACA Preserve Map Approval · Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Psychiatric Health Facility Report · Public Safety Realignment Plan · Zoning Ordinance StreamliningMay 5, 2026Regular MeetingStroke care resolution · Election security measures · Speed limit amendments · Workforce housing project · Workforce vacancy report · Fire department fee updates · Airport compliance concerns · Single audit approvalApril 27, 2026Regular MeetingApril 23, 2026Regular MeetingTax assessor accountability · Trustee filing records · Property record discrepancy · Parent child exemptions · Executive officer appointmentApril 21, 2026Regular MeetingCounty property immigration enforcement prohibition · County election integrity safeguards · Unincorporated area detention facilities evaluation · Federal jurisdiction legal authority conflicts · County policy ordinance distinctionApril 21, 2026Regular MeetingOil and Gas Amortization Study · Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments · Local Housing Marketing Program · Sheriff's Office Oversight and Overtime · Assembly Bill 2257 Support · Fire Marshal Appeal Board Appointment · Commercial Pesticide Disposal Event · ICE Community Engagement Special MeetingApril 17, 2026Regular MeetingJail expansion options · Budget restorations and allocations · Artificial intelligence implementation · Retirement system financial report · Emergency management staffing · Sheriff department funding · Operational fund reallocationApril 15, 2026Regular MeetingCannabis tax revenue allocation · Sheriff department budget cuts · Public defender staffing levels · Fire department budget priorities · Jail infrastructure and medical costs · District Attorney caseload increases · Probation department CalAIM implementation · General fund budget reductionsApril 13, 2026Regular MeetingFiscal year 2026-2027 budget overview · Public Works infrastructure maintenance · Community Services staffing reductions · Health Department clinic service cuts · Social Services CalFresh administration · Behavioral Wellness Medi-Cal revenue · Co-Response Team sustainability · Animal Services shelter operationsApril 7, 2026Special MeetingChin Yu retirement · Mark Sae Chin retirement · Jodi Leipner retirement · Brian Lawrence Carroll retirement · Paulina McLeod retirementApril 7, 2026Regular MeetingOrchid Project annexation · Long-range planning work program · Fire code amendments · Sheriff co-response program · Film commissioner position · Tree protection ordinance · Dark Sky Week resolution · Organ donation proclamation · Telecommunications safety proclamation · Community project funds grant · Cannabis taxation update · Cannabis odor mitigation · Floodplain management ordinance · Wildfire resilience programMarch 10, 2026Regular MeetingFire Department centennial resolution · Tibetan National Day resolution · Retiring employee honors · Commission for Women awards · Child Support Services rehiring · Racial Equity Fund disbursement · State Housing Grant allocation · Capital Improvement Program bus stop · Contract Amendment continuance · Environmental Justice Element adoption · Behavioral Health Services Act plan · Overdose and Drug Enforcement report · Community Workforce Agreement update · Cannabis Odor Control extensionsMarch 3, 2026Regular MeetingEnergy efficiency program funding · Isla Vista event public safety · Assistant County Officer re-employment · Housing project TEPFRA financing · Multi-year budget strategy shortfall · Sheriff overtime expenditures · Capital improvement program projects · Creative economy economic impact · Fire Chief retirement resolution · Tri-County Regional Energy Network · Springfest outdoor festival license · Deltopia Alternative Festival permit · Parks and Recreation maintenance

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