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Harbor Commission welcomes Spencer Jemez, first Chumash member, to the board
Summary
The Santa Barbara Harbor Commission unanimously welcomed Spencer Jemez to a four-year term, and Jemez emphasized cultural stewardship of the waterfront, support for commercial fishing, and balancing recreation, tourism and environmental protection.
Spencer Jemez took his seat on the Santa Barbara Harbor Commission on Jan. 22 as commissioners welcomed the new member whose term runs through Dec. 31, 2029. Jemez, who identified himself as a descendant of the coastal band of the Chumash nation, described growing up on local beaches and pledged to bring an indigenous perspective to…
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