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Federal Hunt Amendment

Santa Barbara County

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Supportive (2)Opposed (8)

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Public comments (10)

OpposedRyan SmithSep 22, 2026

Urged the board to oppose the Hunt Amendment because it strips local permitting authority and threatens home rule.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 41:30 →
SupportiveSalud CarbajalSep 22, 2026

Congressman Carbajal spoke in support of opposing the Hunt Amendment, highlighting safety risks and federal overreach.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 43:00 →
OpposedMaureen EllenbergerSep 22, 2026

Argued that the amendment sets a dangerous precedent for private companies bypassing state and local laws.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 47:37 →
OpposedEthan MadaySep 22, 2026

Spoke on behalf of youth against the Hunt Amendment, emphasizing the rule of law and environmental safety.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 47:01 →
OpposedChloe ParaviciniSep 22, 2026

Expressed opposition to the Hunt Amendment on behalf of Oceana, citing risks to coastal waters.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 52:00 →
OpposedMatthew KohlerSep 22, 2026

Spoke for Surfrider Foundation opposing the Hunt Amendment and defending local coastal authority.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 53:20 →
OpposedKen HoughSep 22, 2026

Representing SBCAN, urged opposition to the Hunt Amendment due to economic and environmental risks.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 55:00 →
OpposedLee HellerSep 22, 2026

Argued that the Hunt Amendment violates the Tenth Amendment and local police powers.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 56:14 →
SupportiveEmily EngelSep 22, 2026

Representing the Sierra Club, supported the board's opposition to the Hunt Amendment.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 58:02 →
OpposedIzzi SistekSep 22, 2026

Testified that the amendment creates a dangerous precedent and undermines local zoning authority.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 59:00 →