Jean Blois, one of the founding mothers responsible for Goleta becoming a city in 2002, has been remembered for her never-ending devotion to her beloved
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“It’s a terrific idea to get efficiencies, to concentrate, get some expertise, and free some of the other departments from having to do those sort of activities,” he said.
Schmidt said the recommendations on organizational changes are the result of a “good deal of thought and informed by a number of references and issues,” including the expanding role of the Planning and Environmental Review Department to encompass a new focus on affordable housing and enhanced sustainability.
Recommendations came from brainstorming with staff about municipal operations that need more focused attention, including property management, facilities maintenance, fleet maintenance and information technology.
City of Goleta to Distribute $166,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds to Individuals, Businesses
About $100,000 will go toward grants to help residents with financial needs, and $66,000 will help small companies stay open during the pandemic
The City of Goleta is looking to help businesses and individuals survive the COVID-19 pandemic by offering grants through United Way and the Santa Barbara Foundation. The city agreed Tuesday night to award $166,000. (Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo) By Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @JECMolina
February 16, 2021
Here comes the money.
The Goleta City Council on Tuesday agreed to distribute $166,000 among Goleta residents and businesses to help with COVID-19 pandemic relief.