Well, Well, Well, the City Council has had two more weeks off
Maybe they should look at the schedule of dark weeks before they plan their vacations…
Hawaii will be there the following week.
I’ll get you the total number of Tuesday’s they are scheduled to meet so we can divide their cost to us per meeting.
They don’t work 52 Tuesdays.
While Governor Newsom gets to put a proposition on the ballot at no cost to him or signatures required, we are the ones billed. Our County and our city have to pay; that is us. Which account will this bill come out of?
Our projected deficit just increased again.
If we wanted to put anything on the ballot, like let’s say reducing the amount City Council and/or County Board of Supervisors are paid, benefits, and pensions. Or a vote to open State Street. We would have to get the signatures required and pay the total cost.
Newsom didn’t have to do any of that.
How do elected officials pay back their donors?
Are you required to give time and photo ops in exchange for donations and endorsements?
“For the third year in a row, UC Santa Barbara students participated in “Labor Summer,” a program that gives a group of students on-the-ground experience in labor organizing, planning rallies, and advocating for workers in a wide range of industries on the Central Coast…..”
You should read the whole article as CAUSE is mentioned… UCSB Students Gain Experience on the Ground With ‘Labor Summer’ - The Santa Barbara Independent
City Council member Wendy Santamaria asked during the Appeal for Milpas Gardens, if we can make sure this project is Union?
Dictating who a private owner is to hire?
And now you know why they voted in the PLA (Public Labor Agreement). Project Labor Agreement Updates Across California - CPWIS
Want to join the City of Santa Barbara Employees Union
We have another job opening.
Job Title: Mobility Coordinator
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve as its Mobility Coordinator. This role plays a critical part in supporting the city's sustainability and resilience goals by promoting alternative transportation modes, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing community mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement transportation demand management (TDM) programs to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and promote sustainable transportation options.
Administer the city's employee commuter program and develop community mobility initiatives for the public.
Collaborate with regional stakeholders to advance climate goals and improve air quality.
Research and write reports on emerging trends in micromobility and TDM strategies.
Manage grants and partnerships related to TDM, shared mobility, and alternative transportation.
Provide technical assistance to professional staff on transportation planning and policy development.
Coordinate alternative transportation safety education programming and ensure compliance with city plans and policies.
Requirements:
Two years of full-time transportation planning experience is desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field.
Strong knowledge of TDM program design and administration, emerging trends in micromobility, and principles and practices of transportation planning.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
What We Offer:
A dynamic and supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view emails regarding your application
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City Of Santa Barbara Mobility Coordinator Job Santa Barbara
Do you have to be part of MOVE SB (used to be called the bike coalition)? Do you need to be Anti-Car?
With sales taxes revenue coming in below projections, do we really have the money to hire at this time? News | City of Santa Barbara
UPDATE, City Administrator, Kelly McAdoo just answered me, and the Mobility Coordinator salary will not be coming out of the general fund. More on this next week…
We just hired Anthony Valdez, from Bakersfield. Citywide Media Releases, News & Information
Welcome Anthony…
Now let’s talk about the housing crisis
UCSB proudly released the enrollment numbers, and you guessed it their numbers are up again without providing the housing. And I have another question. Since we were informed that UCSB was buying the completed 4-story 80 unit Soltara Apartments on Gutierrez Street, do those 80 units go back to our (city of SB) RHNA, (Regional Housing Needs Allocation) numbers? Demographics and Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) - SBCAG
Also, if you notice the apartments on the corner of Anacapa and Ortega have turned into a hotel, same question: do those numbers go back on our RHNA list?
UC Santa Barbara Admits Record Number of Students | Local News | Noozhawk
Wait, What?
When Mayor Rowse voted no on the additional three million to SBHA for the Carrillo Lot Housing Project that had already received seven million dollars, why is it up at Council on a consent item for three and a half million??
Which leads us to State Street
OH, Wait another one just added. News | City of Santa Barbara
Remember the $500,000 new sidewalk extensions for the 500 block of State Street Promenade? They have arrived. That is the material cost, I wonder if there is additional labor cost. Visit the 500 block of State Street to see your new investment on the Promenade.
How the government works is they just ignore what was/we said, and they get away with it.
A vote is approaching, and we can change everything, or at least something!
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Excellent, Bonnie. Thank you for everything you do for *us,” as opposed to our government which does everything for their own personal gain. You make me feel like being a taxpayer doesn't put a bullseye on my wallet, which is how our “elected” “officials” (can't we come up with better words - how about “grifting” “knuckleheads”?) behave towards us.
Once again, Bonnie, you have nailed it. Thank you for your ongoing battle to show how our city is being destroyed from within.