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Santa Barbara City Council adjourns to closed session to interview city attorney candidates
Summary
At a special meeting Oct. 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council moved into closed session under Government Code section 54957(b)(1) to review applications and interview candidates for the city attorney position; a public commenter urged the council to prioritize candidates familiar with tenant protections and rent-stabilization policy.
The Santa Barbara City Council on Oct. 21, 2025, adjourned into closed session to review applications, interview candidates and discuss qualifications for the position of city attorney under Government Code section 54957(b)(1).
The closed session was announced at the start of the special meeting after a roll call that recorded Council members Harmon, Santa Maria, Sneddon, Mayor Pro Tem Friedman and Council member Jordan present and…
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