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Board Members

The District is governed by an an eight member Board of Trustees; three trustees are appointed by the City Councils located within the benefit assessment areas—Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria—and five trustees are appointed by the County of Santa Barbara's Board of Supervisors. 

We currently have a vacancy on the Board for a trustee to represent the North County/Santa Maria area. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact us by phone or online message.

 Member Name  Role  Representing Term expires
Danica Taber President City of Goleta January 1, 2028
Joe Franken Vice-President City of Carpinteria January 31, 2027
Russell Dahlquist Secretary County of Santa Barbara December 31, 2026
Dr. Teri Jory Trustee City of Santa Barbara January 4, 2027
Robert Williams Trustee County of Santa Barbara December 31, 2026
Dr. Charles Blair Trustee County of Santa Barbara December 8, 2027
Barbara Silver Trustee County of Santa Barbara October 10, 2026
Vacant Trustee County of Santa Barbara                 ---