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Help for the Undecided Voter

It is totally understandable if you are still undecided — you may have trouble telling the candidates apart, or you haven’t heard enough about them because they are so rarely in the news.

Getting to the Bottom of Our Trash

Over the past decade, California’s waste generation has more than doubled. The startling reality is that those of us in Santa Barbara County are generating more trash than ever, averaging six pounds per person each day.

Rent Control Won’t Fix the Affordable Housing Program

As someone who has lived in both Berkeley and Santa Monica, I’ve seen firsthand how much rent control can disadvantage those who don’t have the right connections or don’t fit the profile of a “good” tenant.

Vote for Ethan Woodill

Ethan Woodill has no conflicts with any issues/projects in District 3, so he will be able to fight/vote for issues that affect the people of District 3. 

Don’t Vote Insurrectionist

Karen Jones is among those convicted in the January 6 insurrection, and is running for Santa Ynez Community Services District while living in Texas.

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