Supervisor Gregg Hart
Representing Santa Barbara County's Second District
Hello
I'm Gregg Hart, your County Supervisor. Since taking office in January, I've been hard at work for the residents of the Second District. You will find information about my office and highlights from the past couple of months below. Please stay tuned for monthly updates from me on important County and Second District matters. As always, please feel free to contact me and my staff any time.
Meet Your Second District Team
Gregg Hart – Santa Barbara County Supervisor, 2 nd District
I grew up in Santa Barbara County and have devoted my life to public service. Over the past several decades I have served our community in several capacities, including: as a Santa Barbara City Councilmember, Deputy Director of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (our regional transportation agency), California Coastal Commissioner, and Santa Barbara City Planning Commissioner.

Mollie Culver – Chief of Staff
Mollie brings many years of experience in public policy to the 2nd District Office. Mollie’s service to our community includes her past work as District Director for Congresswoman Lois Capps, years of service in the offices of former Assmeblymember and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, and her role in managing many local political campaigns. 

Ashley Kruzel – District Representative & Scheduler
Ashley enters the 2 nd District Office with experience in state and local government. Ashley previously worked as a District Representative for Supervisor Das Williams, a District Representative for the 37 th Assembly District, and as an intern in my City Council office, in addition to also working on several local campaigns.

Ethan Bertrand – District Representative
Ethan joins the 2 nd District Office with experience in local government and community organizing. Ethan serves as a Director of the Isla Vista Community Services District, and previously served as a Director of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District, and as an intern in my City Council office, in addition to also working on several local campaigns.

My team cares deeply about serving the residents of Santa Barbara County. We are here to serve you and enhance the quality of life for all who call Santa Barbara County home.
Second District Highlights
San Marcos Pass - Eastern Goleta Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan
On March 5th, the Board of Supervisors adopted the San Marcos Pass - Eastern Goleta Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Many thanks to all of the residents and stakeholders who worked with County staff to develop a plan that will help protect the Eastern Goleta Valley for years to come. Click here for more information.
Aware and Prepare

Over the past few months, I have worked to support the efforts of our local first responders, County Public Works Department, and other local partners in responding to and preparing for emergencies. Please sign up to receive emergency alerts.
Point in Time Count
In February, I participated in the Point in Time Count, a census of homelessness in our County. My team and I surveyed Old Town Goleta. The information gained from this survey helps inform our County's efforts to serve people experiencing homelessness. Click here to view the results. (Pictured with Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte)
Innovation in Public Safety
As a member of the Santa Barbara County Community Corrections Partnership, I have been proud to support housing programs to help reduce recidivism and improve re-entry success for people involved with our criminal justice system. I also introduced a new goal to the Public Safety Realignment Plan, calling on County departments to advance racial equity in our criminal justice system. Click here to learn more about the CCP.
Mental Health Co-Response
Santa Barbara County's Sheriff's Office and Behavioral Wellness Department have teamed up to create a mental health co-response pilot program. As part of the Sheriff's Behavioral Sciences Unit, the program pairs a Sheriff's Deputy with a Mental Health Crisis Worker to respond to 911 calls related to mental health issues and proactively work to help those experiencing mental illness. Last month I met with the Behavioral Sciences Unit to learn more about this important work. Click here to learn more.
Sheep at San Marcos Foothill Preserve?
Beginning in mid-March, approximately 400 sheep were brought to the San Marcos Foothill Preserve to help restore roughly 40 acres of grassland. This project was funded by a grant and completed by Channel Islands Restoration in conjunction with Santa Barbara County Parks. Click here to learn more.
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