District 6
Downtown Oak ParkOur Home
District 6 is where a lot of Santa Barbara’s everyday life meets — homes, storefronts, schools, parks, busy streets, quiet blocks, and the heart of downtown. I want you to feel that this page is about the place you actually experience, not just the lines around it on a map.
When I talk with people across the district, the conversation gets very specific: a rent increase, a parking problem, a dark stretch of sidewalk, an empty storefront, a permit that takes too long, a block that needs attention. Those details matter because that is where City Hall becomes real.
District Snapshot
One district, many lives connected
District 6 is compact, but the lives inside it are incredibly varied. Renters, seniors, workers, families, local businesses, visitors, parks, and downtown streets all share the same district. A decision on one block can ripple into the next, and I want to represent the district with that connection in mind.
Housing Profile
Housing is personal when this is home
About 84% of households in District 6 rent their homes, according to Census-based local reporting. If you rent here, that number probably does not feel abstract. It can show up in the lease renewal you open with a little dread, the question of whether you can stay near work, or whether someone you care about can remain in a neighborhood they know. I want housing decisions to make it easier to put down roots here: more homes, a permitting process that actually works, and practical protections that give renters more stability.
What I See Every Day
City decisions show up in ordinary life
You feel City Hall in small ways long before you ever walk into a Council meeting. It shows up in the street you cross, the permit you are waiting on, the park you use, the storefront you miss, the rent you are trying to manage, and whether a problem on your block actually gets a response.
Housing
If you work here, you should have a realistic shot at living here. I want more attainable homes, practical renter protections, and a permitting process that helps good housing get built instead of getting stuck.
Downtown
I want a downtown you actually want to spend time in — easy to reach, comfortable to walk through, good for local businesses, and cared for block by block.
Public Spaces
You should be able to walk your neighborhood, use a park, report a problem, and see follow-through. I want public spaces that feel cared for and a City response that does not disappear between departments.
What Comes Next
When something comes before Council, I want you to know the questions I will ask: What will this cost? Who does it help? Can we maintain it? What are we missing? And will it make District 6 better five and ten years from now?
District 6 Resources
Useful tools for our neighbors
If you came here because you need to solve something — not read another campaign speech — start here. These official tools can help you confirm your district, report a problem, or get to the City department that can actually help.
Confirm Your District
Use the official district lookup tool to confirm which City Council district includes your address.
District LookupReport a City Issue
Use SB Connect for non-emergency service requests and issues that need to be routed to a City department.
SB ConnectFind the Right Department
Use the City contact directory for planning, streets, utilities, parking, and other municipal services.
City Contact DirectoryNovember 3, 2026
Our District 6 seat is on the ballot
On November 3, you decide who represents District 6. I am asking for your vote, but I also want you to know what kind of Councilmember I intend to be: reachable before a decision, clear about the choices I make, and accountable to you afterward.
Why I’m Running
I want representation you can actually reach
If something on your block is not working, if a City decision does not make sense, or if you have an idea worth hearing, I want you to know who to call. I am running to make the District 6 seat feel like it belongs to the people who live here — not to City Hall.