Brooks Firestone

October 8, 2007

Unruly Visitors Spoil Fun ‘Round Halloween Weekend

By Brooks Firestone

Dear Isla Vista Friends, I have been honored to serve the UCSB and I.V. communities for the past three years as Third District Supervisor. Although I will not be running for office again, I would still like to express a...

October 26, 2006

Third District Supervisor Gives Some I.V. Halloween Advice

By Brooks Firestone

Isla Vista is a great place for students to unwind and have fun after a strenuous week of academics. As midterms approach, I'm sure that most of you are looking forward to the Halloween weekend. As your County Supervisor...

February 7, 2005

Now the Previously Private Is Public

By Brooks Firestone

On Jan. 25, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to discontinue negotiations on five Isla Vista blufftop lots. Real estate discussions are conducted in closed session because they involve con...

October 1, 2004

Rumors of a Draft are Just That; Army Doesn’t Want Conscripts

By Brooks Firestone

By now everyone should know that the rumors about a military draft are completely without substance; however, the truth always bears repeating. There are no plans from this administration to reinstitute the draft.

February 25, 2004

Firestone Is a Tried-and-True Champion of Student Interests

By Brooks Firestone

In the Candidate's Forum last week, I made the statement that I have not and would not receive contributions from developers or landlords. I further stated that if I had unknowingly received such a contribution, I would ...

January 13, 2004

Fighting for College Funding

By Brooks Firestone

For generations Californians have recognized the importance of higher education to a free and prosperous society. Under the higher education master plan, the top 12.5 percent of high school students would have a place i...