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Santa Barbara LAFCO nominates its multi‑agency MSR program for CALAFCO innovation award
Summary
Staff recommended nominating Santa Barbara LAFCO for the Mike Gotch Excellence in Public Service Award for Innovation based on a restructured five‑year municipal service review (MSR) program covering 62 agencies from 2020–2025; the commission approved the nomination unanimously.
Staff recommended the commission submit a nomination for the Mike Gotch Excellence in Public Service Award (Innovation, Collaboration, Outreach), saying the commission's restructured five‑year municipal service review program used a multi‑agency approach and covered 62 agencies between 2020 and 2025.
"The commission's decision to embark on revamping its municipal service review program using a multi agency approach and review categories has allowed staff to comprehensively evaluate multiple cities and special districts within a given year," staff said, noting the nomination would highlight improved transparency and efficiency in boundary decisions. A motion to move forward with the nomination as proposed by staff passed unanimously on roll call.
