10/17/2026
📚 ORCUTT, WE’RE GETTING CLOSER TO A NEW LIBRARY!
This Tuesday, October 20th, is a big day for Orcutt!
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will be considering a major next step toward making our long-awaited new Orcutt Library a reality. And I’d love to see a strong showing from our community!
We’ve made tremendous progress:
✅ The County has purchased the property at Clark Avenue and Foxenwood Lane.
✅ Preliminary architectural designs have been completed.
✅ Environmental reviews and approvals are complete.
✅ Nearly $6 million in funding has already been committed to the project.
Now comes one of the most important decisions yet: committing to a funding strategy and moving the project closer to construction.
This is an opportunity for the Board to make the new Orcutt Library a priority and establish a clear path forward.
I’ve worked hard to get us to this point, and I believe Orcutt deserves a modern library that will serve our children, families, seniors, and future generations. Combined with the new OASIS Meeting Center, this project has the potential to become a wonderful community gathering place.
HERE’S WHERE I COULD USE YOUR HELP!
I’d encourage anyone who cares about this project to attend Tuesday’s meeting. Even better, consider speaking during public comment. Just two minutes sharing why a new library matters to you, your family, or our community can make a difference.
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕘 Meeting starts at 9:00 AM (please arrive by 8:45 if you’d like to speak)
📍 Betteravia Government Center
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria
We’ve talked about a new library for Orcutt for decades. We finally have the land, a design, and significant funding. Let’s keep the momentum going and turn those plans into something our community can enjoy for generations.
I hope to see you Tuesday!
Please share this with your Orcutt friends and neighbors!
