News + Events
Come alongwith me in District 6
I want you to be able to see where I’m showing up, what I’m talking about, what I’ve written, and what others are reporting about this race
A campaign should be a conversation. I hope this page makes it easy to follow that conversation, hear me in my own words, and find a place where we can meet in person
Latest + Upcoming
Where you can find me
A quick look at the latest conversation and the next important dates for our district
Featured Coverage
SEP 2
Making District 6 more affordable
Santa Barbara News-Press
This profile gave me a chance to talk about the Santa Barbara I grew up in, the affordability pressures families are feeling now, and the practical approach I want to bring to housing, public safety, City finances, and State Street
Clear priorities.
A District 6 conversation.
Press + Features
What people are hearing about this campaign
I believe you should be able to read the coverage for yourself. These are the profiles, interviews, stories, and public conversations that are helping introduce me and this campaign to Santa Barbara
September 2 · 2026 · Candidate Profile
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara City Council candidate Anabella Lehne wants to make District 6 more affordable
A full candidate profile examining Anabella’s background, affordability agenda, public safety, City finances, housing, State Street, and the District 6 race
Read CoverageAugust 27 · 2026 · Interview Feature
Edhat / Newsmakers with JR
Anabella Lehne, in “Born-and-Raised” Bid for D6 Council Seat
Jerry Roberts’ candidate conversation covers affordability, rent stabilization, State Street, City spending, housing, and Anabella’s Santa Barbara roots
Read FeatureAugust 26 · 2026 · Candidate Interview
Santa Barbara Newsmakers
Anabella Lehne in “Born-and-Raised” Bid for D6 Council Seat
The original Newsmakers one-on-one introducing Anabella to voters in the four-way District 6 contest
Read / WatchAugust 24 · 2026 · Election Coverage
Santa Barbara News-Press
Who are the candidates running for Santa Barbara City Council?
A citywide overview of the contested Council races that introduces Anabella and notes her published work on affordability, rent control, and housing
Read CoverageAugust 18 · 2026 · Election Coverage
Noozhawk
Candidate Lists Set for Santa Barbara Council and Races Across the County
Final ballot coverage identifies Anabella among the four qualified candidates for the open Santa Barbara City Council District 6 seat
Read CoverageAugust 10 · 2026 · Election Coverage
Noozhawk
A 6-Way Santa Barbara Mayor’s Race and More on November’s Ballot
Early filing coverage includes Anabella among the candidates seeking the District 6 Council seat
Read CoverageJune 10 · 2026 · Public Debate
Santa Barbara Independent
The Pain Inflicted by Too Little Housing Is Real
A published response directly engages Anabella’s earlier argument about housing scarcity, regulation, and affordability
Read ResponseFrom Anabella
If you want to know how I think
These are my own words. I’ve written about housing, affordability, City government, and the choices I believe Santa Barbara needs to make if we want working people and families to have a future here
September 22 · 2026 · Letter
Santa Barbara News-Press
How Political Reporting Can Shape the Candidate
Anabella’s published letter on political reporting and how coverage can shape readers’ perceptions of candidates
Read Anabella’s LetterMay 20 · 2026 · Op-Ed
Edhat
Santa Barbara’s $2 Million-a-Year Housing Bureaucracy
Anabella examines the proposed rent-stabilization system, its administrative cost, rental data collection, and the broader question of how Santa Barbara addresses housing affordability
Read Anabella’s ArticleMay 13 · 2026 · Op-Ed
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara’s Housing Crisis Wasn’t an Accident
Anabella argues that housing scarcity, approval delays, and barriers to building have contributed directly to Santa Barbara’s affordability crisis
Read Anabella’s ArticleFeatured Interview · Aug 26
Anabella Lehne with Jerry Roberts
I sat down with Jerry Roberts for a full conversation about where I come from, why I’m running, and how I’m thinking about affordability, housing, rent stabilization, State Street, and the way City Hall spends your money
Watch + Listen
Hear the conversation for yourself
If you would rather listen than read, start here. I want voters to hear my answers directly, in context, and decide for themselves what they think
August 26 · 2026 · Video Interview
Newsmakers with JR
District 6 Candidate Conversation
The complete one-on-one conversation with Jerry Roberts
Watch VideoAugust 27 · 2026 · Multimedia Feature
Edhat / Newsmakers
Newsmakers interview republished with video and podcast links
The candidate conversation was distributed across Newsmakers’ video and podcast platforms and republished by Edhat
Read / WatchDistrict 6 on the Calendar
I hope I’ll see you out in the community
Some of the best conversations happen face to face. Here are the public forums, campaign appearances, community events, and election dates I want our neighbors to have on their calendars
District 6 Candidate Forum
Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Forum
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Lobero Theatre Courtyard Patio · 33 E Canon Perdido St
I’m looking forward to a real District 6 conversation about the issues our neighbors are raising. Check the organizer’s page for the latest event details and participant information
Forum DetailsElection Calendar
Vote-by-mail ballots begin going out
Santa Barbara
When ballots begin arriving, I hope you’ll take a little time to read through yours, make a plan, and talk with the people in your life about voting
Voter InformationElection Day
Santa Barbara Municipal Election
Santa Barbara
This is the day our community chooses its next Mayor and Council representatives. If I earn your vote in District 6, I will never forget that this seat belongs to the people who live here
Election InformationDistrict 6 · 2026
Stay in the conversation with me
I want this campaign to stay open, accessible, and connected to the community. Come back for new coverage, new conversations, and new opportunities for us to meet along the way