Public Notice

Public Invited to Apply for Openings on Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Advisory Committees

October 7, 2025

Applications due by October 29 to serve on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee and the Santa Barbara County Transit Advisory Committee.

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is accepting applications to fill vacancies on two advisory committees that provide public input on transportation funding and transit services in the region.

The openings include positions on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee and Santa Barbara County Transit Advisory Committee (SBCTAC).

“Serving on an SBCAG advisory committee is an excellent way to contribute to your community and bring your experience to the table,” said Marjie KIRN, executive director of SBCAG. “Public input is essential to ensuring local transportation decisions reflect the needs and priorities of people across Santa Barbara County.”

An “At-Large” seat is open on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee for a community member to complete a four-year term that ends in September 2027. The committee includes 11 community leaders representing North County, the South Coast, and the region at large. It independently oversees how Measure A transportation sales tax revenues are spent, ensuring that voter-approved funds are used as intended. Members represent a cross section of transportation users and the county’s geographic, social, cultural, and economic interests. Committee members serve without compensation, as outlined in the Measure A Ordinance, and typically meet twice a year.

For more information about Measure A, visit the Measure A webpage. The 2024 Annual Report is also available for download.

Three volunteer seats are also open on SBCTAC, which serves as the county’s Social Services Transportation Advisory Council under California’s Transportation Development Act.

Openings include a representative from the agricultural sector, a transit user from southern Santa Barbara County, and a social service provider serving seniors in southern Santa Barbara County. The committee includes 18 community leaders representing the North County and South Coast regions and advises SBCAG on transit needs, funding priorities, and services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents with limited transportation options. Members serve three-year terms and may receive a $100 per-meeting stipend when funds are available, and training requirements are met. Meetings are typically held monthly or as needed.

“We’ve made it easy for residents to apply online, and our team is available to help with any questions about the process” said Lauren Bianchi Klemann, government affairs and public information manager for SBCAG. “We appreciate the time and commitment of those who volunteer to serve.”

Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Any questions about the application process or the role of a committee member can be directed to info@sbcag.org or by phone at (805) 961-8900.

Advisory committee members are appointed by the SBCAG Board of Directors and serve in a public capacity. Applications are public records under state law and may be distributed to the Board and included in public meeting materials. Information provided in the application, including but not limited to name, occupation, and community affiliation, may be used in SBCAG websites, news releases, meeting packets, and other public communications.