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Community sentiment

Supportive (1)Opposed (2)Concerned (3)

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Public comments
6
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (10)

ConcernedChris BurkeOct 6, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding personal safety, law enforcement response, and custody issues.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 6, 2026 · 1:45:19 →
NeutralAna A.Sep 22, 2026

Called for courageous leadership and nonpartisan community engagement for upcoming elections.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 1:47:40 →
ConcernedChris BurkeSep 22, 2026

Expressed frustration regarding unaddressed police reports and ongoing safety concerns for his family.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 22, 2026 · 1:37:20 →
ConcernedSarah Ivy NunezApr 15, 2026

Spoke as a sheriff's deputy's spouse and community member urging the board to re-evaluate budget allocations and compensation for deputies.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 3:34:32 →
OpposedJC HunterApr 15, 2026

Highlighted active patrol workloads in Goleta and Isla Vista and urged the board to fully fund Isla Vista law enforcement services.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 3:36:48 →
ConcernedJenna FlynnApr 15, 2026

Expressed concern as a county dispatcher regarding proposed budget cuts to the Sheriff's Office and potential impacts on emergency response.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 3:39:02 →
SupportiveMaureen EarlsApr 15, 2026

Commended board support for public defender staffing and urged continued investment in early representation and workload reduction.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 3:43:09 →
ConcernedAna GarciaApr 15, 2026

Expressed concern regarding the integration of medical records into AI systems and reported witnessing ICE activity at the county jail.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 3:00 →
OpposedTeresa DouglasApr 15, 2026

Expressed concerns as a neighboring resident and parent regarding safety around the La Posada Supportive Housing Community and requested its relocation.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 15, 2026 · 5:38 →
OpposedSofia NavarroFeb 10, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding immigration enforcement, ICE actions, and sheriff accountability.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — February 10, 2026 · 3:00:31 →