Delaney Smith, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Mon Sep 28, 2020 | 4:52pm

Caroline Abate Wants ‘to Bring Conservative Balance’ to Goleta Union School Board

The pro-Trump elementary school math teacher discusses her campaign.

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Mon Sep 28, 2020 | 4:47pm

The therapist, community organizer, and mother of two shares her top issues.

Environment By Delaney Smith | Thu Sep 24, 2020 | 3:43pm

The Zoom symposium will explore practices in sectors such as cannabis, land use, and renewable energy.

Education By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 23, 2020 | 11:00am

Initiative would raise new revenue for schools by changing the way most commercial and industrial property taxes are levied.

Coronavirus News By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 23, 2020 | 8:55am

The county could move from the state’s purple tier to the less-restrictive red tier if COVID rates stay down for 14 consecutive days.

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Tue Sep 22, 2020 | 11:44am

The engineer and mother of two wants to prepare kids with the “right skills” to face the future.

News By Delaney Smith | Sat Sep 19, 2020 | 5:31pm

The two-year legal battle comes to a close for now, an appeal is on the way.

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Fri Sep 18, 2020 | 10:35am

The mother of four, former teacher, and PTA president believes in “parent buy-in and community involvement.”

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Fri Sep 18, 2020 | 8:00am

Once unopposed, three incumbents face unprecedented competition from new challengers.

Election 2020 By Delaney Smith | Thu Sep 17, 2020 | 8:05am

The incumbent says she’s pursuing a second term to continue her work on early intervention and “to make sure people are visible.”