Board picks Mextrot as district's CSDA coastal-network nominee after multiple ballots

The Montecito Sanitary District board debated four candidates for the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Coastal Network seat on June 24 and ultimately directed the general manager to cast the district's vote for Mister Mextrot.

Board members discussed the incumbent Vincent Ferrante, Jacqueline McMillan (noted by one director for 31 years with Metropolitan Water District), a candidate identified as Scott (no candidate statement found in the packet), and Mister Mextrot. Directors took motions and then sequential roll-call votes: a motion to support McMillan did not receive a majority; subsequent motions to support other candidates similarly failed until the board put forward the motion to cast the district's vote for Mister Mextrot, which passed with a majority of votes.

During the debate, directors weighed local knowledge and subject-matter fit: some argued the incumbent's experience and another candidate's regional multi-state work were strong, while others preferred the candidate whose background most closely aligns with sanitary operations. Director comments noted that any of the discussed candidates would be capable but that the district’s interests may align best with a candidate who understands sewer operations.

The board gave staff direction to cast the CSDA ballot in accordance with the passed motion. The meeting record does not show further board action on CSDA representation beyond instructing the general manager to vote as directed.