Legislative Accountability
SBWPC interviews elected representatives about legislation, feminist priorities and the public decisions affecting Santa Barbara County
Latest Interviews
The 2026 series includes federal, State Senate and State Assembly interviews published by SBWPC Women’s Voices
California State Senate
April 2, 2026Senate 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
California State Assembly
March 17, 2026Assemblymember · 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
United States House of Representatives
February 27, 2026U.S. Representative · California District 24
A detailed 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
What We Ask About
The interviews focus on how elected officials understand the issues, what their offices are doing and how constituents can remain engaged
What We Ask About
Questions about constitutional equality, anti-discrimination protections, civil liberties, representation and the treatment of women and historically excluded communities
What We Ask About
Questions about reproductive freedom, healthcare access, bodily autonomy, public-health policy and the services families need
What We Ask About
Questions about childcare, housing, budgets, wages, social-safety-net programs and the economic pressures affecting women and families
What We Ask About
Questions about voting rights, government power, legislative transparency, public information, constituent participation and accountability
From Interview to Action
Move from SBWPC’s adopted priorities to direct questions, legislator responses and public advocacy
Step One
See the policy priorities currently guiding SBWPC’s public education and advocacy
View PrioritiesStep Two
Read the adopted feminist positions that provide the policy foundation for SBWPC’s questions and advocacy
Read Our PositionsStep Three
Follow SBWPC’s public advocacy and formal communications on legislation and public policy
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Interview Archive
Read the published SBWPC interviews and use the official office links when you want current government information or constituent contact
California State Senate · April 2, 2026
A conversation about mentoring women, diverse appointments, the state budget, civil liberties, immigration enforcement, the social safety net and public advocacy
California State Assembly · March 17, 2026
A discussion of gender equity, reproductive rights, the state budget, the legislative process, environmental oversight, public information and representation
United States House of Representatives · February 27, 2026
A detailed discussion of congressional authority, immigration enforcement, Vandenberg launches, Gaza, constituent letters, childcare, housing, the ERA and voting rights
Legislative Accountability
Questions about constitutional equality, anti-discrimination protections, civil liberties, representation and the treatment of women and historically excluded communities
Public Record
SBWPC asks officials to explain legislation, votes, policy actions, budget choices and public positions in concrete terms
Local Impact
Questions connect state and federal decisions to Santa Barbara County, local families and communities
Next Step
SBWPC asks what action is still possible and how constituents can participate, communicate and follow the issue
Legislative Accountability
Questions about reproductive freedom, healthcare access, bodily autonomy, public-health policy and the services families need
Public Record
SBWPC asks officials to explain legislation, votes, policy actions, budget choices and public positions in concrete terms
Local Impact
Questions connect state and federal decisions to Santa Barbara County, local families and communities
Next Step
SBWPC asks what action is still possible and how constituents can participate, communicate and follow the issue
Legislative Accountability
Questions about childcare, housing, budgets, wages, social-safety-net programs and the economic pressures affecting women and families
Public Record
SBWPC asks officials to explain legislation, votes, policy actions, budget choices and public positions in concrete terms
Local Impact
Questions connect state and federal decisions to Santa Barbara County, local families and communities
Next Step
SBWPC asks what action is still possible and how constituents can participate, communicate and follow the issue
Legislative Accountability
Questions about voting rights, government power, legislative transparency, public information, constituent participation and accountability
Public Record
SBWPC asks officials to explain legislation, votes, policy actions, budget choices and public positions in concrete terms
Local Impact
Questions connect state and federal decisions to Santa Barbara County, local families and communities
Next Step
SBWPC asks what action is still possible and how constituents can participate, communicate and follow the issue
