Fifth District Supervisor· 2011–2026
Steve Lavagnino
Santa Barbara County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 4:31:53
- Avg per meeting
- 10:27
- Segments
- 3980
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Top issues during term (6)(Taxes Budget)
State Budget Impacts on County Services
Directly impacts tens of millions in federal and state funding for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and public health clinics.
Transient Occupancy Tax Enforcement and Farm Stays
Wives $65,840.11 in tax penalties and interest for an individual operator and triggers potential ordinance revisions.
County Workforce Vacancies and Budgetary Pressures
Balances a $1.66 billion operating budget while addressing multi-million dollar structural deficits and state/federal revenue shortfalls.
Property Tax Bill Charges and Special District Transparency
Requires nominal staff time for website enhancements and public outreach coordination.
FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget & Structural Deficit
Balances a $1.66 billion operating budget while addressing multi-million dollar structural deficits and state/federal revenue shortfalls.
Proposed 1% General Sales Tax Measure
Would generate approximately $16.7 million annually in unincorporated areas.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Lavagnino was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.