Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann

10/06/2026

I’ll be out and about in the Santa Ynez Valley this week, and I’d love to see you! 💛

Here are three opportunities to connect, share an idea, ask a question, or simply say hello:

🚶‍♀️🚲 Walk & Roll to School Day — Los Olivos
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 7:30–8:30 a.m.
📍 Los Olivos Elementary School, 2540 Alamo Pintado Ave.

Join me for coffee outside the school as we celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day and the importance of safe, accessible routes for children walking, biking, and rolling to school. I’ll also be holding sidewalk office hours, so please stop by and share what’s on your mind.

☕ Community Office Hours — Solvang
📅 Thursday, October 8 | 12:30–2 p.m.
📍 Third District Office, 1745 Mission Drive

Have a question about County services, an idea for your neighborhood, or a concern you’d like to discuss? Come by and visit with me. Drop-ins are welcome, or call 805-568-2192 to reserve an appointment.

🎉🚲 Los Olivos Day in the Country Parade
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 10 a.m.
📍 Los Olivos

I’ll be riding my bicycle in the parade, so keep an eye out and wave hello! I’m looking forward to celebrating this wonderful community with neighbors, families, and friends.

I hope to see you around the Valley this week!

09/03/2026

Calling all Santa Barbara County K–12 students!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara invites local students to share their voices in the 2027 MLK Essay and Poetry Awards Program.
This year’s theme is a powerful reminder of the importance of justice for all:
“It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not to be in favor of justice for all people.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students are encouraged to reflect on what “justice for all” means to them and share their ideas through an original essay or poem.
🏆 Monetary awards for youth:
• Ages 6–12: 1st Place $125 | 2nd Place $100 | 3rd Place $75
• Ages 13–18: 1st Place $300 | 2nd Place $250 | 3rd Place $150
📝 Essays: 1,000 words or less
📝 Poems: 50 lines or less
📅 Submissions open August 31, 2026
⏰ Deadline: October 30, 2026
Please share this opportunity with students, families, teachers, schools, and youth organizations throughout Santa Barbara County and help encourage young people to use their voices to explore the meaning of justice for all.
Learn more and apply at www.MLKSB.org
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¡Llamando a todos los estudiantes K–12 del condado de Santa Bárbara!**
El Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara invita a los estudiantes locales a compartir sus voces en el **Programa de Premios de Ensayo y Poesía MLK 2027.
El tema de este año nos recuerda la importancia de la justicia para todos:
“No es posible estar a favor de la justicia para algunas personas y no estar a favor de la justicia para todas las personas.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Animamos a los estudiantes a reflexionar sobre lo que significa “justicia para todos” y expresar sus ideas a través de un ensayo o poema original.
📅 Las inscripciones abren el 31 de agosto de 2026
⏰ Fecha límite: 30 de octubre de 2026
¡Comparta esta oportunidad con estudiantes, familias, maestros, escuelas y organizaciones juveniles!
Más información y solicitud en www.MLKSB.org

07/14/2026

07/10/2026

Your voice matters, City of Lompoc

Stop by and join us this Saturday, July 11, from 1:00–3:00 PM at Ocean Park for a fun community gathering to learn about the proposed replacement of the bridge over the Santa Ynez River.

This project will impact our community for generations, and your ideas, questions, and feedback are an important part of the process. I encourage everyone to come learn about the project and share what matters most to you in the replacement process.

In addition to project information, there will be:
🌮 Free taco lunch for the first 200 attendees
🎉 Family-friendly games and activities
🥕 Free fresh produce to take home
🎁 Chances to win $50 gift cards

Whether you live nearby, use the bridge regularly, or simply care about the future of our community, I hope you'll join us. The best projects are built with community input, and I hope to see you there!

📍 Ocean Park
6851 Ocean Park Rd., Lompoc
🗓️ Saturday, July 11
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

Your voice helps shape the future of Lompoc. So I hope to see you this Saturday! See less

07/03/2026

🐾 Affordable pet care is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley!

Join Care4Paws on Friday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a walk-in Pet Wellness Clinic at Farm Supply Company in Buellton (700 McMurray Rd.).

No appointment needed! Services starting at just $10 include vaccines, microchips, flea treatments, deworming, and nail trims.

Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.

Learn more at Care4Paws Wellness Clinics.

Please share this post to help connect local pet owners with these affordable services! 🐶🐱.

06/23/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌿 Trail advocates, outdoor enthusiasts, and community members—your voice matters!

The proposed Santa Maria Levee Trail would create a 6.7-mile multi-use pathway connecting Guadalupe and Santa Maria, opening up new opportunities for walking, running, biking, nature appreciation, and outdoor recreation along the Santa Maria River.
The County of Santa Barbara is currently reviewing the project and has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This is an important opportunity for trail supporters to help shape the future of this exciting regional connection by reviewing the document and sharing feedback.

📍 Public Hearing
June 30, 2026
3:00 PM
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria

📝 Submit Comments
Written or verbal comments may be submitted to [email protected] through July 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Whether you are passionate about expanding recreational opportunities, improving active transportation options, or enhancing access to the river corridor, now is the time to get involved and make your voice heard.

Read the Draft EIR and learn more about the project:
https://www.countyofsb.org/4804/Santa-Maria-Levee-Trail

05/08/2026

Check out my latest newsletter for community updates, resources, and upcoming events — and feel free to share with friends and neighbors.

Email from Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann Greetings! The June 2 Primary Election is underway, and Santa Barbara County voters should feel confident that our elections remain secure, tra

05/04/2026

I will be at College/Santa Ynez Elementary School on Wednesday, May 6, with free coffee and snacks for National Walk and Roll to School Day! Join me for a fun and active morning to support safe routes to school, healthy habits, and community connection. I will be joined by the California Highway Patrol and MOVE Santa Barbara County. I hope to see you there!!

04/21/2026

Tomorrow, we are bringing employers together from across the Santa Barbara South Coast for the Train to Work Employer Forum. This collaborative effort with partners including , , , , and .
our shared commitment to expanding transportation options for our workforce.

As we mark Earth Day, this forum highlights an important opportunity: making it easier for people to get to work without relying solely on driving. Providing practical, sustainable commute options benefits not only our environment, but also the quality of life for residents across our region.

We are also preparing for the launch of expanded rail service on May 4, which will add peak-hour options between Ventura County and the South Coast—offering more flexibility for daily commuters and helping to reduce congestion along the corridor.

Employers participating in the forum will receive complimentary 10-Ride Passes to help introduce their teams to rail as a commuting option.

This is a registration-only event. For those unable to attend, I encourage you to explore available resources and learn more about commuting by train at .org/train.