As an owner of two businesses located in downtown Santa Barbara, it is unbelievably frustrating to see State Street ignored. I have reached out to the downtown improvement association (DSBIA) as well as to city council on the need for a police presence on State Street.
I had to contact the police this morning after seeing a homeless man trespassing at Night Lizard and using the outdoor fire pit as a toilet. What will it take to get a consistent patrol on State Street?
We have witnessed two fights and multiple verbal altercations involving an illegal vendor in the 600 block of State Street, and though there have been several complaints from individuals on this person no action has been taken.