Letters Archives

Midterm Elections

Letters By Diana Thorn, Carpinteria

This year, the midterm elections are not your typical midterm elections.

Future of Recreation in Santa Barbara County Deserves Our Attention

Letters By Susan Bott, President, and Kathy Rosenthal, VP, for the Board of Directors, We Watch of the Santa Ynez Valley

The county’s Recreation Benefit Program is designed to incentivize private commercial development — lucrative perks like streamlined permitting, increased development, reduced fees on AG-1 and AG-II parcels.

In Local Government Elections, the Facts Matter

Letters By Councilmember Mike Jordan

It is a matter of public record that Councilmember Friedman originated the idea for the Local Housing Trust Fund, along with our colleague Meagan Harmon; he voted against irresponsible spending in the 2025 budget; he has always voted in favor of the State Street Master Plan.