County and City Endorsements

Melinda Greene has served Santa Barbara County for nearly 30 years, beginning as a CPA in the Auditor-Controller’s office. She later worked as a Budget Analyst and Certified Public Finance Officer in the County Executive Office. Since 2003, she has held leadership roles in IT and currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder and CFO. An Advanced Certified Appraiser and Certified Elections Registration Administrator, Melinda has supported elections since 1998 and served as a County Public Information Officer during emergencies since 2000. She holds a degree in Business Economics from UCSB.

Kyle Slattery, a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara County, is a CPA and a seasoned public sector leader. His extensive experience spans public accounting and government, including over a decade in the Auditor-Controller’s Office, where he held the position of Chief Deputy Controller. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer, where he spearheads the modernization of County enterprise systems to enhance efficiency.
His campaign emphasizes experienced, professional leadership, transparency, accountability, and the establishment of effective systems.