DIVISIONS PLANNING
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Project Team
Michael Becker - SBCAG, Director of Planning Dr. Bill Simmons - BCPC, Project Lead Maria Kelly - BCPC, Project Coordinator AJ 'Sasha' Burrows - BCPC, Communications Manager |
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Your input matters!
Take the Internet Speed Test by clicking the image below. Results will be mapped and used to identify areas in the county of low or no access to high-speed internet. Track the progress by clicking on the SB County Speed Test Results Map image below. |
¡su opinión es importante!
Realice la prueba de velocidad de Internet haciendo clic en cada una de las imágenes que aparecen a continuación. Los resultados serán catalogados y utilizados para identificar las áreas del condado con bajo o ningún acceso a Internet de alta velocidad. Siga el progreso haciendo clic en la imagen del mapa de resultados de la prueba de velocidad del condado de SB. |
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Broadband Strategic Plan Summary
The completion of a countywide Broadband Strategic Plan is one of the top priorities for SBCAG in 2022 working with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC), regional economic development organizations, cities, county, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Federal and State governments have prioritized funding for communities to access high-performing internet in homes, schools, healthcare, libraries and businesses, and work toward digital inclusion across the county. By the end of the year (2022), Santa Barbara communities will better understand the regional needs of broadband internet infrastructure for residents and businesses. It will also highlight opportunities to take action to increase capacity and disaster preparedness, and encourage industry competition.
The completion of a countywide Broadband Strategic Plan is one of the top priorities for SBCAG in 2022 working with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC), regional economic development organizations, cities, county, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Federal and State governments have prioritized funding for communities to access high-performing internet in homes, schools, healthcare, libraries and businesses, and work toward digital inclusion across the county. By the end of the year (2022), Santa Barbara communities will better understand the regional needs of broadband internet infrastructure for residents and businesses. It will also highlight opportunities to take action to increase capacity and disaster preparedness, and encourage industry competition.
Resumen del Plan Estratégico de Banda Ancha
La finalización de un Plan Estratégico de Banda Ancha para todo el condado es una de las principales prioridades de SBCAG en 2022, en colaboración con el Consorcio de Banda Ancha de la Costa del Pacífico (BCPC), las organizaciones regionales de desarrollo económico, las ciudades, el condado y la Banda de Indios Chumash de Santa Ynez. Los gobiernos federales y estatales han priorizado la financiación para que las comunidades accedan a una Internet de alto rendimiento en los hogares, las escuelas, la sanidad, las bibliotecas y las empresas, y trabajen por la inclusión digital en todo el condado. A finales de año (2022), las comunidades de Santa Bárbara comprenderán mejor las necesidades regionales de infraestructura de internet de banda ancha para residentes y empresas. También pondrá de relieve las oportunidades de tomar medidas para aumentar la capacidad y la preparación para las catástrofes y fomentar la competencia del sector
La finalización de un Plan Estratégico de Banda Ancha para todo el condado es una de las principales prioridades de SBCAG en 2022, en colaboración con el Consorcio de Banda Ancha de la Costa del Pacífico (BCPC), las organizaciones regionales de desarrollo económico, las ciudades, el condado y la Banda de Indios Chumash de Santa Ynez. Los gobiernos federales y estatales han priorizado la financiación para que las comunidades accedan a una Internet de alto rendimiento en los hogares, las escuelas, la sanidad, las bibliotecas y las empresas, y trabajen por la inclusión digital en todo el condado. A finales de año (2022), las comunidades de Santa Bárbara comprenderán mejor las necesidades regionales de infraestructura de internet de banda ancha para residentes y empresas. También pondrá de relieve las oportunidades de tomar medidas para aumentar la capacidad y la preparación para las catástrofes y fomentar la competencia del sector
Organizational Structure
Project Development Team
Jasmine McGinty - County of Santa Barbara
Chris Chirgwin - Lanspeed CEO and BCPC Member
Vicki Conner - Econ Alliance
Sam Cohen - Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Jill Foss - Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Russ Leavenway - REACH
Marjie Kirn - Executive Director, SBCAG
Bruce Stensile - Economic Development Collaborative
Jasmine McGinty - County of Santa Barbara
Chris Chirgwin - Lanspeed CEO and BCPC Member
Vicki Conner - Econ Alliance
Sam Cohen - Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Jill Foss - Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Russ Leavenway - REACH
Marjie Kirn - Executive Director, SBCAG
Bruce Stensile - Economic Development Collaborative
Ad-hoc Broadband Committee
Paula Perotte - Mayor, City of Goleta
Bob Nelson - 4th District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
Joan Hartman - 3rd District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
Jenelle Osborne - Mayor, City of Lompoc
Alice Patino - Mayor, City of Santa Maria
Paula Perotte - Mayor, City of Goleta
Bob Nelson - 4th District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
Joan Hartman - 3rd District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
Jenelle Osborne - Mayor, City of Lompoc
Alice Patino - Mayor, City of Santa Maria
Governing Board
SBCAG Board of Directors
SBCAG Board of Directors
Project Stakeholders
Stakeholders represent a variety of public and private interests representing both broadband providers and broadband consumers. The project team will engage stakeholders to learn, inform the planning effort, and to ensure stakeholders remain knowledgeable of the project’s process.
If you would like to sign-up as a Stakeholder, please send an email to info@sbcag.org or call (805) 961-8900.
Stakeholders represent a variety of public and private interests representing both broadband providers and broadband consumers. The project team will engage stakeholders to learn, inform the planning effort, and to ensure stakeholders remain knowledgeable of the project’s process.
If you would like to sign-up as a Stakeholder, please send an email to info@sbcag.org or call (805) 961-8900.
Project Timeline
The Broadband Strategic Plan is anticipated to begin in early 2022 and conclude in November 2022.
Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast: BCPC - Increasing broadband access and adoption Tri-Counties
CALCOG Broadband Resource List: Broadband Access - California Association of Councils of Governments (calcog.org)
California Public Utilities Commission Broadband: Broadband Implementation for California
The NewDeal Forum: Bridging the Digital Divide
California Emerging Technology Fund: Getting Broadband Ready
California Broadband Council: Broadband for All Action Plan
State of California Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative: Data and Analysis
Golden State Connect: Quality Internet for Rural California
CALCOG Broadband Resource List: Broadband Access - California Association of Councils of Governments (calcog.org)
California Public Utilities Commission Broadband: Broadband Implementation for California
The NewDeal Forum: Bridging the Digital Divide
California Emerging Technology Fund: Getting Broadband Ready
California Broadband Council: Broadband for All Action Plan
State of California Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative: Data and Analysis
Golden State Connect: Quality Internet for Rural California
Public Meetings
Date & Time |
Meeting Topic |
Location |
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3/15/2022 @ 6:30 PM |
Lompoc City Council |
Lompoc, CA |
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3/17/2022 @ 10:00 AM |
SBCAG Board Meeting |
Santa Barbara, CA (Remote option) |
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3/22/2022 @ 6:00 PM |
Guadalupe City Council |
Guadalupe, CA |
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3/28/2022 @ 6:30 PM |
Solvang City Council |
Solvang, CA (Remote option) |
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4/14/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Lompoc Meeting |
Lompoc Adult School & Career Center |
TBD |
4/26/2022 @ 2:30 - 4 PM |
Santa Maria Meeting |
Shephard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library |
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4/27/2022 @ 5:30 PM (Networking @ 5 PM) |
Santa Ynez Meeting |
Santa Ynez Community Services District |
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5/3/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Santa Maria City Council |
Miramonte Community Center |
TBD |
5/4/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Guadalupe Meeting |
Guadalupe City Hall |
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5/10/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Los Alamos Meeting |
Los Alamos Men's Club |
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5/11/2011 @ 6 PM |
Guadalupe Meeting |
Guadalupe City Hall |
Agenda (Spanish) |
5/16/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Goleta Meeting |
Goleta Council Chambers |
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5/18/2022 @ 6 PM |
Orcutt Meeting |
Lakeview Jr High School |
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5/19/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Buellton Meeting |
Valley Elementary School |
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5/25/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Santa Barbara Meeting |
La Casa de Raza |
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5/26/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Solvang Meeting |
Solvang City Hall |
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6/1/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Carpinteria Meeting |
Carpinteria Auditorium |
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9/15/2022 @ 10 AM |
SBCAG Board of Directors Meeting - Draft Plan |
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room or via Zoom (link in Agenda) |
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10/10/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Solvang City Council Meeting |
Solvang City Hall |
Agenda |
10/18/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Goleta City Council Meeting |
Goleta Council Chambers |
Agenda |
10/25/2022 @ 6 PM |
Guadalupe City Council Meeting |
Guadalupe City Hall |
Agenda |
11/1/2022 @ 9 AM |
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Meeting |
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room |
Agenda |
11/15/2022 @ 5:30 PM |
Santa Maria City Council Meeting |
Santa Maria Council Chambers |
Agenda |