The day after Santa Barbara County Supervisor Janet Wolf announced she would not seek re-election, Goleta school boardmember and Democrat Susan Epstein filed a “candidate intention form” to succeed her in the 2nd District.
Epstein said the form allows her to legally talk to people about running and to accept contributions. “I'm grateful for all the support I'm receiving,” she said in an email. “I plan to have an official announcement soon.”
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Gregg Hart, a Democrat, is also known to be interested in the seat but has not officially filed. He has not denied plans to run.