Programs and Initiatives

Cannabis Licensing

On February 27, 2018, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of ordinances that regulate commercial cannabis operations within the County's unincorporated area. The ordinances categorize cannabis operations into eight permit types, and allow each license type in certain zones throughout the County's unincorporated area.

Legislative Program

The Legislative Program Committee considers and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on State and Federal legislation.

Renew 2022 Organizational Transformation

The County embarked on the Renew 2022 (Renew '22) transformation initiative in 2017 to address financial and organizational challenges and make decisions that will transform the County for success well into the future.

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Subcommittee

The Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Santa Ynez Valley Band of Chumash Indians Matters was created for the purposes of engaging in discussions between the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians regarding land use issues, as well as financial matters of mutual concern.

American Rescue Plan Funding

ARPA Health and Human Services (HHS) Recovery

In moving from the next normal to the new future, the Health and Human Services Recovery and Resiliency Plan was developed with the goal to ensure all can recover in a way that is sustainable, resilient, inclusive, equitable, and just; while swiftly assessing and addressing the most immediate support needs.

Economic Vitality

Santa Barbara County is home to a wide array of services and organizations that work to enhance local economic vitality.

Citizen’s Independent Redistricting Commission