Buttny Already a Crucial Part of County Leadership

I have been the 3rd District County Supervisor for almost eight years. During that time, my executive assistant John Buttny and I have accomplished some very beneficial projects for Santa Barbara Coun...
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Traffic Islands in the Sun

With the exception of Del Playa Drive, this proposal would have added very wide speed bumps, traffic "deflectors" and, on the wider streets, traffic islands.
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Isla Vista, It’s for Your Own Good

Over the last several months, the working group has developed initiatives that, taken in combination, should help make Isla Vista a safer place to live, work and go to school.
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The County Remains Committed to I.V.

So now the important task is to gather our forces in Isla Vista and move on. Hopefully, the name-calling and ranting and raving is over.
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Column: Embracing Friends, Family Can Help Heal Pain

The events of the past week have touched us all. We have learned much about our community and ourselves over these last several days.
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