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The Job of Santa Barbara City Administrator

By Brent E. Zepke, Esq.

Dec 11, 2025
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Ms. Kelly McAdoo was hired as the City Administrator for Santa Barbara in February 2024.

On September 15, 2025, after being on the job for a year and a half, Ms. McAdoo announced that Anthony Valdez had been hired for the newly created position of Deputy City Administrator. He will be focused on housing, economic vitality, and downtown services. His sala…

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