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Contact

Maureen Graham
Commission Secretary
MGraham@SantaBarbaraCa.gov
(805) 967-7111

To submit public comments, please email SBApubliccomment@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Title

Airport Commission

Body

In 1929, a committee was formed by the Chamber of Commerce to choose a site for a permanent commercial airport. After considerable study, the current site was chosen. As a result of lobbying in Washington, the federal government helped Santa Barbara's dream of an airport to materialize. In February 1941, the local electorate approved a $149,000 bond issue for the purchase of the land with construction beginning soon thereafter. It was at this time that an Airport Commission was formed.

Sections

General Functions

Advises City Council regarding the following:

  • Selection and appointment of an Airport Director.
  • Terms and conditions of leases, contracts and agreements pertaining to operation of the Airport.
  • Rules and regulations related to operation and maintenance of the Airport, including the fixing of rates and charges related to operation of the Airport.
  • Preparation of development plans, financial plans and budget for the Airport.

To learn more, visit the City of Santa Barbara website.

Airport Commissioners

  • Dennis Houghton, Chair
  • Dan Glaeser, Vice Chair
  • Craig Arcuri
  • Topaz Grabman
  • Levi Maaia
  • Bruce Miller
  • Cassandra Reed

Meetings

Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Meetings are held at the Airport Administration Building at 601 Firestone Rd in Goleta. For livestream information, please check the current agenda.