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Mayor and City Council Present the 2026 State of the City Address 

Mayor Perotte Declares the State of the City Strong Once Again

For the first time in the history of the Goleta Community State of the City, the entire Goleta City Council joined the Mayor in presenting the 2026 State of the City Address on April 15. The presentations were a part of the City’s biggest night of the year held at the Goleta Community Center beginning with an hour of mingling and visiting information tables showcasing City departments. Attendees then gathered in the auditorium for the program which included presentations followed by a live Question and Answer section.

Two moving videos kicked off the ceremony, one featuring 6th graders at La Patera Elementary sharing what they love about Goleta, what issues they see as important, and what they would do as Councilmember for a day – watch it here. The second video showcases Another Great Year in the Good Land. 

A highlight video of the event is available below.

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Prior State of the Cities can be viewed below.

The State of Goleta is strong according to Mayor Paula Perotte. The Mayor gave her 2025 State of the City Address on April 8, 2025, at a bustling Goleta Community Center. The impressive turnout of attendees included community leaders, stakeholders, residents and City staff. It was not only an informative event but a great opportunity for Goleta enthusiasts to connect with each other and the City. The event included live music, city information tables, mingling, refreshments, presentations from the Mayor and City Manager and questions from the public.

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