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Save-the-Date for Goleta’s 2026 Community State of the City
April 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center
Mark your calendar for the City’s biggest night of the year! The Goleta Community State of the City is taking place on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). This event, in its ninth year, will have a new format. The Mayor and the entire City Council will be presenting on the City’s accomplishments and challenges. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available and light refreshments provided.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 p.m. to check out the City information tables. At the tables, City staff are available to talk about upcoming projects and programs. This is also an opportunity to mingle with the City Council, City staff, stakeholders and fellow Goletans. At 6:00 p.m. the main program begins featuring the Mayor and City Councilmembers giving a State of the City Address, followed by a Financial Update from Goleta City Manager Robert Nisbet. The program ends with the popular Q&A session featuring City of Goleta Department Directors.
We hope you can join us for this important City event. Please tell your family and friends.
Prior State of the Cities can be viewed below.