Action Alerts

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2008

Submitted by sbcan_exec on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 08:10

Greetings, SB CAN members and friends!

Here's your chance to get involved and make your voice heard on important issues around the county.

Please take a few moments to review the upcoming events and news. Here they are in brief:

1. City of Lompoc General Plan update workshops

2.City of Santa Maria Goal-Setting Workshop for 2008-10 Budget, January 29, 9 AM

3. Gaviota Coast - Santa Barbara Ranch Hearing, BOS Hearing, Feb. 5

4. Funding for affordable housing with services, BOS Hearing, Feb. 5

5. Other Community Events & Causes

Date: 
26 Jan 2008 - 3:08pm

December 2007

Submitted by sbcan_exec on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 08:17

Happy Holidays to SB CAN members and friends! Please take a few moments to review the upcoming events and news. Here they are in brief:

1. SB CAN North County Community Awards Nominations due Jan. 9
2. Greka Oil Spills, Public Hearing on Jan. 15
3. Save Gaviota Coast! Public Comments due on Naples Project Jan. 23
4. Opportunities to Become Involved in SB CAN

Now the details:

1) SB CAN 2008 North County Community Award Nominations

Date: 
28 Dec 2007 - 3:15pm

Affordable and Workforce Housing Needs in SB County

Submitted by sbcan_exec on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 08:20

Fair-share housing plan foiled again

By Deborah Brasket, SB CAN Executive Director

It looks as if Santa Barbara County, once again, is failing to meet its own stated goals to provide fair-share affordable housing throughout the county.

Every five years, the state requires the county to document that it is providing enough high-density zoning to support the needs for affordable and workforce housing. The 2003-08 Housing Element Mandate required the county to rezone 62 acres to support housing for low- and very-low-income households.

Date: 
28 Nov 2007 - 3:18pm

Vote YES on Measure A

Submitted by sbcan_exec on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 08:23

SB CAN strongly supports Measure A!

There's only a few days left until the Santa Barbara City election. Please help us turn out the vote, and vote YES on Measure A on November 6.

Below, you will find ways that you can help in the campaign. You will also find SB CAN's letter to The Independent explaining why we support Measure A.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

#1. Request a Measure A Lawn Sign (or Make Your Own)

Date: 
2 Nov 2007 - 3:22pm

Santa Barbara County Action Network Information & Action Alert June/July 07

Submitted by sbcan_exec on Fri, 06/29/2007 - 13:28

June/July 2007

Greetings SB CAN members and friends! Please take a few moments to review the upcoming events and news. Here they are in brief:

1. SB CAN’s Annual Membership Meeting(s),July 18 and July 22
2. SB CAN Hires Associate Director, Olivia Uribe
3. New office and contact info for SB CAN staff
4. North County Environmental Summit Report
5. SB CAN Executive Director, Deborah Brasket, Honored by CPA

Now the details:

1.SAVE THE DATES!
SB CAN’s Annual Membership Meeting(s), July 18 and July 22.

This year SB CAN will be holding two membership meetings, one in Santa Barbara, and one in Santa Maria. Please join us at one or both of the meetings to find out more about what SB CAN is doing and your opportunities for participation. We will also be electing board members and gathering feedback from our members. Two very special speakers will share their unique observations on the local political scene. Details follow:

Santa Barbara Meeting

Wednesday, July 18, 5:30-7:30 PM, Karpeles Library, 21 W Anapamu St

FEATURING: Harvey Molotch, NYU Professor of Social & Cultural Analysis, noted author, founding SB CAN member, speaking on “Santa Barbara as the Hinge of History”

Santa Maria Meeting

Sunday, July 22, 2-4 PM, D.W.'s American Bistro, 2646 Santa Maria Way #106

FEATURING: Hilda Zacarias, SB CAN founding member, and newest Santa Maria City Council Member, speaking on “From Activism to Action.”

Since space is limited we ask that you R.S.V.P. by July 13 to mail@sbcan.org or 879-1768.

Date: 
10 Jul 2007 - 7:00pm