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Goleta leaders call the city 'strong' as council and staff highlight programs, resilience and civic engagement
Summary
Mayor Paula Perotte and four council members used the 2026 State of the City to emphasize collaborative governance, resident engagement through the Lead Academy, environmental stewardship and community services including a splash pad, library renovations and climate preparedness.
Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte opened the 2026 State of the City on a note of confidence, saying the "state of our city is strong, very strong indeed," while stressing that the city still faces pressing challenges that require teamwork among elected officials, staff and residents. Perotte said the council deliberately shared the address this year to illustrate collaborative governance and spotlighted the Lead Academy, a free six‑week program…
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