COUNTY IN CRISIS:
DEFINING THE PROBLEM

Dear Taxpayer:
These are hard times for our nation, our state, our local communities and ourselves.  Since 1958 the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association has carefully watched where your tax dollars go, and that they are used prudently for the betterment of our county and cities.
Therefore it is with great regret that we tell you today that Santa Barbara County is in crisis, facing a malaise of fiscal problems that stem – remarkably – less from the current economic ills facing us all and more because of bad decision making by the Board of Supervisors. 
The $40 Million Shortfall and the Billion Dollar Hole
Did you know the County is facing the third straight year of deficits,.....READ FULL LETTER
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City of Santa Barbara White Paper on Employee Remuneration
Dear Santa Barbarans,
The city’s budget and finances have been the subject of a great deal of debate in recent months, with confusing and conflicting claims about the state of the city’s treasury being made by numerous individuals involved.
In order to assist voters in assessing the city’s current financial situation and budget, the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association is pleased to be able to recommend that you spend a few minutes reading this Report to the Citizens to Santa Barbara.
Sincerely,
Lanny Ebenstein, PhD., President
Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association
Executive Summary - READ FULL REPORT

Ventura\Santa Barbara Hwy 101 HOV Widening
Mobil Pier (Ventura Co.) to Carpinteria Creek - READ FULL REPORT

Local Revenue Receipts to the State of California and Santa Barbara County:
A Comparison of Two Different Plans for the Tranquillon Ridge Field
Report Prepared by The California Economic Forecast - READ FULL REPORT

Economic Study Shows Chumash Resort “Substantial”
Positive Impact upon County
Tribe 2nd Fastest Growing Local Employer; Influenced $366 Million in Sales throughout County
The Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association (SBCTA) released today the findings of an economic impact report commissioned by the association to measure the economic impacts of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Casino Resort and other tribal activities - READ FULL REPORT