Carpinteria restaurant proprietor and two-term metropolis council-member Roy Lee introduced his candidacy for the County Board of Supervisors in District 1.
Lee, a registered Democrat and proprietor of Uncle Chen Restaurant, is seen as a reasonable and business-oriented voice within the metropolis council. In a press launch, Lee expressed his dedication to bringing a recent perspective rooted within the values of honesty, integrity, and repair, citing the issues of constituents who really feel ignored and have misplaced religion in present management.
“I’m dedicated to working tirelessly to convey a responsive and clear strategy
to county authorities. My prime precedence is creating housing options that meet the wants of our
residents whereas defending our communities from unchecked growth,” stated Lee in a press launch.
Das Williams presently sits within the District 1 seat which incorporates the communities of Carpinteria, Montecito, Cuyama, and elements of Santa Barbara. Williams has been closely concerned within the creation of the county’s hashish ordinance and has confronted criticism for the affect of the hashish business on Carpinteria, together with odor complaints and enforcement points. Williams additionally resides in Carpinteria, an space the place cannabis-cultivating greenhouses have grow to be distinguished.
Williams gained the seat in 2016 and took workplace at the beginning of 2017. He confronted a problem from now District 2 Supervisor Laura Capps in 2020 the place he eked out a win, though the increase highlighted group issues over Williams’ involvement with the hashish business.
District 3 Supervisor Joan Hartmann can also be going through a problem from native businessman and Santa Ynez Valley resident Frank Troise.
Initially from New York, Troise has a protracted profession in finance and worldwide enterprise. He based SoHo Capital in 1997 and grew the corporate to a big wealth administration agency. The corporate most not too long ago launched a fund particularly designed to spend money on climate-related expertise primarily based in Goleta, in accordance with a press launch.
Troise served on a bipartisan county fee to assist the Santa Barbara County Worker Retirement System handle a looming income shortfall throughout 2009-2012. He additionally has held key appointed posts on the Export-Import Financial institution of the USA.
“I’ll convey real-world expertise and new concepts to the county and assist remedy the urgent challenges going through our group— public security, homelessness, and local weather change. I’m assured that with laborious work, we will forge a vivid future for Santa Barbara County,” Troise stated in a press launch.
Hartmann took the District 3 seat in 2017 representing Gaviota, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, and elements of Goleta. Earlier than that she served three years as a County Planning Commissioner.
Throughout Hartmann’s tenure she’s targeted on transitioning to a renewable power economic system; defending open area, particularly alongside the Gaviota Coast; selling parks, trails and energetic residing; increasing financial alternatives, together with Broadband for All, advancing the welfare of kids and seniors, and addressing homelessness.
The first election for the County Board of Supervisors is ready for March 5, 2024.