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Santa Maria council approves agreement to provide school resource officers to high schools; Sotto votes no

5953064 · August 21, 2025
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Council authorized agreements with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for school resource officers after discussion about uniforms, elementary coverage and selection; vote was 4–1 with Council member Sotto opposed.

The Santa Maria City Council voted 4–1 on Tuesday to authorize agreements allowing the Santa Maria Police Department to provide school resource officers (SROs) to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.

Mayor Patino moved to approve the agreements and the motion passed with Council members Aguilera Hernandez, Cordero and Escobedo voting yes and Council member Sotto voting no. The clerk recorded the roll call…

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