The High Cost of Living in Santa Barbara: A Focus on Jobs and Housing

Panelists will discuss jobs, housing, the minimum wage increase, and bringing housing onto State Street, among other topics.

Moderated by Mayor Helene Schneider

Panelists:

Nelson Lichtenstein: Director UCSB’s Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy

Ken Oplinger: President/CEO Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce

Maricela Morales: Executive Director Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

Trevor Large: Board President Santa Barbara Hospitality

Olivia Marr: Vice President of Coastal Housing Coalition