Advocacy / Legislator Interviews
In their own words: SBWPC’s conversations with elected representatives on the legislation, public decisions and feminist priorities affecting Santa Barbara County
Explore the 2026 InterviewsThe Interview Series · 2026
Three published interviews with representatives serving Santa Barbara County, featuring questions on policy, leadership and constituent engagement
Senate President pro Tempore · District 21
A conversation about mentoring women, diverse appointments, the state budget, civil liberties, immigration enforcement, the social safety net and public advocacy
Women in leadership / State budget / Civil liberties / Immigration / Public advocacy
Assemblymember · District 37
A discussion of gender equity, reproductive rights, the state budget, the legislative process, environmental oversight, public information and representation
Gender equity / State budget / Environment / Federal policy / Public information
U.S. Representative · California District 24
A discussion of congressional authority, immigration enforcement, Vandenberg launches, Gaza, constituent letters, childcare, housing, the ERA and voting rights
Immigration / Vandenberg / Foreign policy / Childcare / Housing / Voting rights
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Constitutional equality, anti-discrimination protections, civil liberties, representation and leadership opportunities
Reproductive freedom, healthcare access, bodily autonomy and the services that support women and families
Childcare, housing, state and federal budgets and the economic pressures facing communities across Santa Barbara County
Voting rights, the legislative process, government transparency, public information and constituent participation
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