City of Goleta News Wrap-Up: September 2022

Government and Politics

September 6, 2022

From: City of Goleta

Welcome to the September issue of the Monarch Press. It’s an especially busy time for the City of Goleta. We appreciate you starting the holiday weekend by getting caught up on the many things happening in our bustling city. We hope everyone is getting settled in on a new school year and wish you great success. Thanks for reading the Monarch Press!

Stay Cool at the Goleta Valley Library

People are encouraged to take precautions to protect themselves from excessive heat conditions

During periods of excessive heat, the City wants to remind the public that the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Ave) is open and a great place to stay cool. Hours of operation are: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

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Take our Survey on Goleta's Economic Future!

The City of Goleta needs your help! Time is running out to take our survey providing input on a new Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City is seeking feedback from everyone in the community - businesses, non-profits, organizations, residents, visitors and anyone who has a stake in the economic future of Goleta.

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Goleta’s Historic November Election – Know Your District

Election day is coming up on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. There is a lot to consider on this year’s Goleta ballot and we appreciate you taking time out to get the details. This is an historic election for Goleta as it is the first By-District Election for the City.

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Thank You Michelle Greene

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Michelle Greene who finished her last day as our incredible City Manager this past Wednesday, August 31, after 18 years of dedicated service to Goleta, including eight as City Manager.

At her last Council meeting Ms. Greene said, “It’s been a tremendous honor for me to have served the community for so many years in Goleta. I am proud of what we have accomplished. We’ve worked on a number of high priority issues while facing unprecedented challenges and I am proud of how we matured as an organization.” Read more...

Welcome Goleta's New City Manager

Robert Nisbet, City Manager 220901
We are excited to welcome Robert Nisbet as Goleta’s new City Manager! Mr. Nisbet was sworn in at City Hall and took his oath of office on his first day, September 1.

"I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with the City," said Mr. Nisbet "It is great to finally be back in the Good Land". Read more...

Goleta’s Dam Dinner Doesn’t Disappoint

Dam Dinner 2022 Mayor Perotte
The return of Goleta’s Dam Dinner after a three-year hiatus brought a record turnout on Saturday, August 20, 2022, to the Lake Los Carneros dam. More than 500 people, many carrying picnic dinners and baked goods to share, flocked to the scenic spot for the #BestDamDinner they have ever had. While many who attended have been coming to the Dam Dinner since it started, we were pleased there were many first-timers as well. Whatever the case, it was the usual, simple, low-key, casual event that keeps people coming back year after year. Read more...

Lemon Festival is Back on September 24 and 25

Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Workshop Sep. 12

Pavement Rehabilitation Coming to Western Goleta this Fall

Meet the City of Goleta’s New Assistant Public Works Director

Project to Remove Final Two Oil Piers at Haskell’s Beach Underway

Public Input Requested on City’s CDBG Year-End Report

SB Creek Week and Coastal Cleanup Day

Help Keep Our Creeks Clean

Goleta Tackles Plastic Pollution with New Ordinance

Green Room: Zero Waste Events

Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County

Last Chance to Apply for the New Historic Preservation Commission