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City honors retiring City Attorney Sarah Knecht

Santa Barbara City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Council presented a certificate of appreciation to City Attorney Sarah Knecht, who thanked colleagues and said she was leaving the office in "excellent hands."

The Santa Barbara City Council recognized City Attorney Sarah Knecht on Dec. 16 with a certificate of appreciation for her years of municipal service. Speakers recounted Knecht’s legal career, noted her 2004 start with the city and her appointment as city attorney in 2022, and thanked her for leadership both as city attorney and as interim city administrator.

Knecht thanked colleagues and staff and said she was ‘‘confident that I’m leaving the city attorney’s office in excellent hands.’’ Councilmembers and staff offered personal remarks and gratitude. The ceremony concluded without formal action.