Pandemic never cut out in-person meetings for Santa Barbara County Supervisors

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Supervisors met live through the COVID-19 pandemic when many other boards and commissions went virtual.

That was noted by Santa Barbara County CEO Mona Miyasato during the COVID-19 review at Tuesday's weekly meeting.

She said she reviewed many other boards and commissions in the area and could not find another one that had some form of in-person presence like the Santa Barbara Supervisors had.

"It was important for the public to see you in here and for you to be governing from your positions together, and I want to thank you. I think it has made a big difference on how we got through this pandemic," said Miyasato.

The supervisors regularly wore masks at their meetings and kept their six-foot distance.

Equipment in the meeting room was sanitized regularly.

The supervisors were also remotely meeting from the Betteravia Government Center as well.

Public comments were taken via telephone.