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With this appointment, Travis-Teague joins hundreds of Black women across the country who are stepping into civic service and government leadership, exemplified in Vice President Kamala Harris, a multi-ethnic Black woman.
“I remember attending protest marches with my grandmother,” said Travis-Teague. “I never thought my granddaughter and my grandson would have struggles similar to those I had as a young Black woman in America. Joining the Fire and Police Commission gives me the opportunity to help shape a different reality for our future generations.”
“At a time when our profession is in need of community partnerships, Dianne has already demonstrated her willingness to engage, and her ability to influence our department’s future,” said Lt. Shawn Hill of the Santa Barbara Police Department community accountability division.