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MONTECITO, CA - April 28, 2026 - The Montecito Sanitary District is seeking qualified, community-minded Montecito residents to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors and help guide important decisions related to wastewater services, infrastructure investments, environmental protection, and the District’s long-term financial health. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. May 8.
The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors , each elected at large to serve a four-year term. The vacancy follows the resignation of Director Dana Newquist, who had served on the Board since 2018. Under California law, the Board has 60 days from the date of the vacancy to make an appointment for the remainder of the current term. The Board is seeking to appoint a new member to serve out the remainder of the term, which ends in early December.