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Mayor· 2022-2026

Randy Rowse

Santa Barbara

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
55:08
Avg per meeting
3:41
Segments
1143

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Top issues during term (14)(Development)

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Potential purchase of 190 El Cielito Road

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

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Affordable Housing at West Carrillo Street

The city would lend $1,945,176 from its Local Housing Trust Fund.

medium↑Mar 2026[5]

legal challenge to development

This lawsuit could either open the floodgates for more development or put the brakes on it, impacting construction jobs and property values.

high↑May 2026[5]

workforce housing project

This project will cost taxpayers $47 million, but it's meant to save money long-term by keeping employees housed locally.

medium↑Jul 2023[5]

housing affordability

It's going to cost you a fortune to even think about buying a home here.

medium↓Sep 2025[2]

housing reform

Expect potential changes to property values and development costs as these new rules roll out.

high↓Jan 2024[2]

housing development

This could mean more housing options, but also potential shifts in property values and rental costs.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

waterfront development and climate policy

These projects could mean millions in new revenue and infrastructure upgrades, but also potential costs for climate adaptation.

medium↓Jun 2025[2]

new development

This project could bring in some cash for the city, but at what cost to our views?

high↓Apr 2026[0]

housing development near Old Mission

Developers just lost a round, meaning their big payday is on hold, and we're not sure if or when it'll happen.

medium↓Aug 2025[0]

downtown development

Expect some big bucks to be spent and potentially earned as they rework the downtown core.

medium↓Dec 2024[0]

housing development dispute

This could mean millions in fines or a forced change to the project, impacting developers and potentially taxpayers.

medium↓Dec 2024[0]

hotel development

This hotel could bring in some serious cash, but at what cost to the city's vibe?

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

development lawsuit

Expect more legal fees and potential project delays, which could cost everyone involved a pretty penny.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Development.

Voting record (0)(Development)

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