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Board approves short-term extension to retain extra-help sheriff employee for CAT system upgrade
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Summary
The Board unanimously approved a request to extend an extra-help position and delay a retirement for Jose (Joe) Ayala so his operations and institutional knowledge can support the Sheriff’s CAT system upgrades; staff said budget impacts will remain within current extra-help allocations.
Sheriff’s Department officials asked the Board to allow an extension of extra-help employment for Jose (Joe) Ayala from 90 to 180 days and to waive retirement separation so Ayala can support technical work on the CAT system and system…
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