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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
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Asked why no money is allocated to launch the rent stabilization program and questioned unequal standards for the police department.
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026 · 7:01 →Urged prioritizing the housing crisis, giving the rent stabilization ordinance teeth, and combining mediation and enforcement functions to save money.
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026 · 12:33 →Asked the Council to approve the $2 million estimated for rent stabilization, stressing enforcement against retaliation and discrimination.
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026 · 16:36 →Joined concerns over no rent stabilization startup funding and continued priority for public safety spending.
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026 · 19:13 →Argued the October rent stabilization proposal unfairly exempted government-owned housing while capping private landlords, and suggested exempting all units affordable to households up to 120% of area median income.
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — January 27, 2026 · 15:00 →News & external sources (6)
Housing Notebook: Rent stabilization, vacation rental ordinances to go into effect Jan 2027, and more housing news
Housing held the focus this week on Santa Barbara City Council, with a ban on short term vacation rentals and the rent stabilization ordinance both making progress. Continued support on banning STRs Short term ...
Santa Barbara’s Rent Stabilization Talks Nearly Fall Apart Over Housing Exemptions
Santa Barbara’s Rent Stabilization Talks Nearly Fall Apart Over Housing Exemptions Noozhawk
California’s 8.6% Rent Cap Takes Effect, But Santa Barbara Renters Have Stronger Protection
California’s 8.6% Rent Cap Takes Effect, But Santa Barbara Renters Have Stronger Protection edhat
Santa Barbara Council Hears Public Feedback on Rent-Stabilization Ordinance
Santa Barbara Council Hears Public Feedback on Rent-Stabilization Ordinance Noozhawk
Santa Barbara City Council Checks Progress of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Santa Barbara City Council Checks Progress of Rent Stabilization Ordinance The Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara City Council Shapes Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Santa Barbara City Council Shapes Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance The Santa Barbara Independent