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 one vacancy on the Board. 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 |
| Barbara Silver | Trustee | County of Santa Barbara | October 10, 2026 |
| Dr. Steven Gaulin | Trustee | County of Santa Barbara | December 31, 2027 |
| Vacant | Trustee | County of Santa Barbara | --- |