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District 6 Council Member· 2022-2026

Meagan Harmon

Santa Barbara

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
28:15
Avg per meeting
9:25
Segments
278

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑Oct 2026[22]

Just Cause Eviction Protections

Your rent could go up or down depending on what happens with these new rules.

high→Sep 2026[17]

city acquisition of La Casa de la Raza community center

Purchase price and terms were discussed in closed session and have not been disclosed.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

State Street revitalization

No direct spending approved, but ideas discussed — like fee waivers and police substations — could carry future budget implications.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Short-Term Rental Regulations

This could mean fewer rental income options for homeowners and potentially higher hotel costs for visitors.

high↑Apr 2026[8]

Rent stabilization and short-term rental ordinance costs

Startup costs of roughly $500,000 to $2 million, expected to be repaid via program fees.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

eminent domain dispute

The fight could mean costly legal bills, business disruption, and uncertainty over the property’s value or compensation.

high↑Mar 2026[5]

immigration policy

It's unclear yet if this will cost taxpayers more or less.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Employment Agreement Amendments for City Administrator and City Attorney

Any changes to these executive contracts affect the city's salary costs, but the amounts weren't made public.

high↓Apr 2026[2]

rent control ordinance

This could save renters money each year, but landlords might see reduced income potential.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Storm drain funding and proposed storm drain utility

$500K requested for storm drain maintenance in FY2027; a new utility fee could shift costs to affected properties.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Ellis Act eviction requirements

Property owners looking to exit the rental business face a five-year waiting period before units can be re-rented or redeveloped.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Temporary rent increase moratorium (rent freeze)

Renters in covered pre-1995 buildings get immediate relief from increases; landlords face capped income and potential administrative costs the city hasn't yet quantified.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Marina slip waiting list policy

This could mean fewer backroom deals and a more transparent way to get a slip, potentially impacting resale values.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

cannabis cultivation regulations

Growers who don't upgrade their facilities to reduce smell could face hefty fines or lose their licenses, impacting their bottom line.

medium↓Mar 2022[0]

business regulation

This could mean big changes for Chick-fil-A's operations and potentially impact their bottom line if they have to change how they do business.

medium↓May 2026[0]

oil pipeline restart legal challenge

This could mean big bucks lost for the oil company if they can't restart, but also saves us from potential cleanup costs if something goes wrong.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

ICE enforcement on county property

While the exact cost isn't clear, these moves could involve legal fees or new security measures.

medium↓May 2026[0]

historic building sale

The nonprofit is taking a hit on the sale price, meaning less money to get their programs running again.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

holiday renaming

It's unclear if this renaming will cost taxpayers any extra dough.

medium↓Mar 2022[0]

public nuisance designation

This could mean less business for Chick-fil-A if they're forced to change how they operate.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching General.

Voting record (0)(General)

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