Conversations with Our Legislators

In their own words: SBWPC’s conversations with elected representatives on the legislation, public decisions and feminist priorities affecting Santa Barbara County

Women’s Voices2026Legislative interview series

The conversations

Three published interviews with representatives serving Santa Barbara County, featuring questions on policy, leadership and constituent engagement

Monique Limón

A conversation about mentoring women, diverse appointments, the state budget, civil liberties, immigration enforcement, the social safety net and public advocacy Topics: Women in leadership / State budget / Civil liberties / Immigration / Public advocacy

Office
Senate President pro Tempore · District 21
Published
April 2, 2026

Gregg Hart

A discussion of gender equity, reproductive rights, the state budget, the legislative process, environmental oversight, public information and representation Topics: Gender equity / State budget / Environment / Federal policy / Public information

Office
Assemblymember · District 37
Published
March 17, 2026

Salud Carbajal

A discussion of congressional authority, immigration enforcement, Vandenberg launches, Gaza, constituent letters, childcare, housing, the ERA and voting rights Topics: Immigration / Vandenberg / Foreign policy / Childcare / Housing / Voting rights

Office
U.S. Representative · California District 24
Published
February 27, 2026

The questions behind the conversations

Our interviews connect legislative decisions to the issues affecting women, families and communities

Equality & Civil Rights

Constitutional equality, anti-discrimination protections, civil liberties, representation and leadership opportunities

Reproductive Justice & Healthcare

Reproductive freedom, healthcare access, bodily autonomy and the services that support women and families

Economic Security & Families

Childcare, housing, state and federal budgets and the economic pressures facing communities across Santa Barbara County

Democracy & Public Accountability

Voting rights, the legislative process, government transparency, public information and constituent participation

From conversation to public record

Explore the priorities and formal positions that inform SBWPC’s advocacy

Advocacy Priorities

Read the policy priorities guiding SBWPC’s public education and advocacy

Our Positions

Explore the adopted positions that inform SBWPC’s questions and public-policy work