Santa Barbara mayor concerned about city’s lack of enough revenue
By Chris Officer / Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 / Latest news / Comments Off on Santa Barbara mayor concerned about city’s lack of enough revenue
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider shared a lot of positive news in her state of the city address at the Lobero Theater on March 22 but said the city’s lack of enough revenue is concerning. Schneider said she was encouraged by lower State Street’s growth on Cabrillo Boulevard, with construction of the MOXI museum and Read More →
Editorial: Santa Barbara politicos trade places as fiscal clock ticks
By Editorial Board / Friday, March 28th, 2014 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Santa Barbara politicos trade places as fiscal clock ticks
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Peter Adam and Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider are an unlikely political pairing.
At annual address, SB leaders say city is going strong
By Staff Report / Thursday, March 21st, 2013 / Latest news / Comments Off on At annual address, SB leaders say city is going strong
As Santa Barbara continues its upward climb out of the Great Recession, civic leaders are working hard to make sure the city remains a hub for startup businesses and tourism. City Administrator Jim Armstrong told a crowd of business leaders gathered at the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort on March 21 that despite the economic downturn, Read More →
Editorial: Schneider’s tax will take a big toll
By Editorial Board / Friday, February 10th, 2012 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Schneider’s tax will take a big toll
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider has chosen a stick-and-stick approach to filling a budget shortfall and reforming public pensions.