District 3 Council Member· 2025-2028
Oscar Gutierrez
Santa Barbara
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 9:07
- Avg per meeting
- 3:02
- Segments
- 91
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Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
Pending litigation: Jane Doe v. City of Santa Barbara
Potential settlement or litigation costs for the city aren't disclosed, so the financial hit to taxpayers is unknown.
Potential litigation from Graham Lyons letter
Potential litigation exposure could carry financial costs for the city, though no figures were disclosed.
The Mission LLC litigation against the City
Potential litigation costs and any settlement or judgment against the City could affect the budget, though no figures were disclosed.
wildfire prevention
This proactive approach could save homeowners a fortune by preventing costly fire damage.
Police staffing and frozen positions
Unfrozen positions add salary and pension costs that deepen the reserve draw.
Fire station replacement and parks capital funding gap
Unfunded multi-million-dollar facility needs not accounted for in the current budget.
police department lawsuit settlement
Your tax dollars are on the hook to pay for this settlement, so it's a good time to ask questions about accountability.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Gutierrez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.