Santa Barbara County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Barbara County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cannabis Permitting and Appeal Process Review
Public commenters and supervisors discussed ongoing frustrations with cannabis cultivation odors and requested further governance changes following the removal of sheriff oversight from licensing.
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report
The Agricultural Commissioner presented the 2025 Crop and Livestock Report, showing a gross agricultural production value exceeding $2.2 billion, led by strawberries and nursery products.
Proposed Santa Barbara County Youth Fund
Youth advocates and community organizations urged the board to allocate $780,000 in unallocated cannabis tax revenue to create a countywide youth fund and youth commission. While supervisors discussed allocating funds by district, advocates pushed for a youth-led grantmaking model.