Positions on Issues

SB CAN monitors local governments, analyzes issues, and takes positions on issues that affect the quality of life in Santa Barbara County.  Below you will find a list of positions that we have taken on pertinent issues.

SB CAN Executive Director testifies at BOS hearing

March 20, 2008 - Regional Housing Assessment Needs (RHNA)

Testified at the Santa Barbara County Associated Governments (SBCAG) Board meeting on the importance of distributing the RHNA numbers in a way that would balance jobs and housing across the county, making sure that affordable and workforce housing are located near jobs and transportation centers.  SBCAG Board voted 10/3 to approve a plan that will distribute RHNA numbers in a way that will improve the housing/job ratio.

March 18, 2008 - Eastern Goleta Community Plan

Testified at the Board of Supervisors meeting on the need to allow projects that benefit the public to go through the planning process while the community is updating its community plan. Supervisors voted 4/1 in favor of the public benefit exemption.

March 4, 2008 - Campaign Finance Limiations

Testified at the Santa Maria City Council meeting, advocating that the City adopt an ordinance similar to San Luis Obispo's, limiting the amount of dollars that can be contributed by  individuals or organizations to a candidate running for city council or mayor.  Council voted 5/0 to oppose limiting campaign contributions.