Fourth District Supervisor· 2021–2028
Bob Nelson
Santa Barbara County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 13:54:44
- Avg per meeting
- 28:47
- Segments
- 16536
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Top issues during term (7)(Business Jobs)
Cannabis Permitting and Appeal Process Review
Fee adjustments reducing cannabis licensing fees by approximately 20%.
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report
Total gross agricultural production value exceeded $2.2 billion in 2025.
Proposed Santa Barbara County Youth Fund
Involves allocation of $780,000 in one-time cannabis tax revenue.
Economic Impact of the Creative Economy
Highlights $3.83 billion in regional economic output and $469 million in tax and payment revenues.
County Executive Officer Recruitment and Appointment
Executive compensation and administrative costs will be determined upon final appointment of the new County Executive Officer.
Sidewalk Vending Regulation and Enforcement
Allocates $42,022.10 from the general fund litigation fund balance for staff overtime, storage containers, and a freezer.
Employee Retirements and Recognition
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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