Santa Barbara Extends State Street Closure Pending Referendum to Overturn Master Plan

Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Keep State Street Closed Ahead of Potential Public Vote

The Santa Barbara City Council voted Tuesday to keep State Street closed to vehicular traffic from the 500 to 1100 blocks, setting the stage for a likely public vote on […] The post Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Keep State Street Closed Ahead of Potential Public Vote appeared first on edhat.

City of Santa Barbara May Face Litigation over Temporary Rent Freeze

The city is considering extending the rent increase moratorium after a landlord-sponsored referendum reached its signature goal.

In the face of litigation, Santa Barbara City Council still opts to keep State Street closed to cars

Matter of whether to open State Street to cars appears headed to ballot for a public vote, likely in June

Santa Barbara Extends State Street Closure Pending Referendum to Overturn Master Plan

Every action has a consequence, and the Santa Barbara City Council is facing just that as a referendum attempts to repeal years of work to reimagine the downtown State Street core.  Pending the State Street Master Plan being put on a ballot, the council voted 5-1-1 on Tuesday to extend a temporary order keeping State […]

City of Santa Barbara at risk of Litigation over Rent Freeze and State Street

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara city council chose not to vote on whether to extend a rent increase moratorium on Tuesday. The last minute change followed the threat of litigation on Monday night. Public Information Office Bryan Latchford issued a statement saying the city received a letter threatening litigation on the matter. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo