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Santa Maria honors first GROW cohort; cohort proposes citywide language‑access policy

5953064 · August 21, 2025
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City staff received certificates after completing a 15‑week UCSB‑led management training; the cohort proposed 'Let’s Talk, Santa Maria,' a capstone recommending enhancements to the city's language access plan.

Nine city employees received certificates Tuesday after completing a 15‑week management training delivered on‑site through a partnership with UCSB Professional and Continuing Education and a State of California grant.

The cohort’s capstone, titled "Let’s Talk, Santa Maria," recommends enhancements to the city’s language access policy to improve residents’ access to services and information in multiple languages, including Spanish, Tagalog and Mixteco, the presenters said.

Linda Lee, chief human resources officer for the…

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