Ordinance committee sends Santa Barbara massage ordinance to council with outreach, not as-is
Jan 14, 2026
After extensive public comment, the Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee voted Jan. 13 to send proposed amendments to the city's massage ordinance to full council with instructions to conduct further cultural outreach and offer alternative options rather than recommending the draft as written.
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The Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee voted Jan. 13 to advance proposed amendments to the city's massage ordinance to the full City Council with instructions to conduct additional cultural outreach and to present multiple options, rather than recommending the ordinance "as is." The committee's motion passed unanimously.
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