Santa Barbara’s housing crisis isn’t an accident. It’s self-inflicted. For years, we’ve chosen politics over production and mandates over real solutions. The result? Our kids, teachers, and first responders are being priced out.
If Santa Barbara truly wants to solve its housing shortage, we have to be honest about one thing: people respond far better to incentives than to punishment. Adding more ordinances, mandates and restrictions may feel decisive and play well for…
I read with great interest the recent memo from Santa Barbara City Councilwomen Wendy Santamaria and Kristen Sneddon proposing a rent stabilization program in Santa Barbara. Both have long championed affordable housing, and their intentions are admirable, but we must…