Goleta Playgrounds, Skate Park, Fitness Stations Are Open, But Be Careful Out There (Noozhawk, 10/9/20 ) https://tinyurl.com/y5pf2k“We know the community has been eagerly awaiting the reopening of the city’s many great playgrounds, beloved skate park, and outdoor fitness stations," said Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte. “It has been a long six months without public access to these facilities, and we appreciate your patience.
“We encourage our community members to abide by the rules so that we can keep them open for our residents to enjoy.”

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Goleta’s Mayor reminds residents to take precautions to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove Gets Extension on Grant Funding (Noozhawk, 9/11/20)
https://tinyurl.com/y265dwht  Offering her appreciation for their support, Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said: "On behalf of Goleta, I want to express our deepest thanks to Sen. Jackson and Assemblymember Limón for their stellar efforts to secure nearly $4 million to fund and implement our Habitat Management Plan. Thanks to them, generations of Goletans will enjoy safe and easy access to Ellwood Mesa, the butterfly preserve, and our beaches and ocean."

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California Coastal Commission Approves Goleta's Fire Station 10 Project (edhat, 9/12/20) https://tinyurl.com/yybr959a 
Upon learning the good news, City of Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said, “The approval by the California Coastal Commission is another big milestone in the development of Fire Station 10. This new station will help our fire department to provide significantly better response times for fire suppression and emergency medical assistance to our residents.  It truly represents a wonderful and historic day for Goleta and reinforces the City’s strong commitment to public safety.”

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Bacara Trying to Close Haskell’s Beach Access at Night (Santa Barbara Independent, 9/04/20) https://tinyurl.com/y2py5bs8  “They can’t restrict parking,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte agreed of Bacara’s limitations. “They have to go through the Coastal Commission and get permission,” she said, a fact Perotte knew because the city had to do the same thing to close the parking lot at the Ellwood butterfly preserve, which will also be shut until the Labor Day weekend is over.

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Goleta Council OKs Financing, Site Leases for City Hall Project (Noozhawk, 8/19/20) https://tinyurl.com/y6rt5huu “This is a sheer volume of money being saved, and it’s our building,”Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said.

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Officials Caravan Through Goleta Rallying Residents to ‘Make Goleta Count’ in Census (Noozhawk, 7/12/20) https://tinyurl.com/ycxysylh “We have been trying to think of what we can put together to promote the census during these unique times,” Mayor Perotte said.

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[VIDEO]Message from Goleta City Council (The Santa Barbara Independent, 6/23/20) https://tinyurl.com/ya5q9y85  Goleta’s four councilmembers join the mayor in a video to the community that touches on racial justice, COVID-19, support for local businesses, and the importance of completing the Census. 

"Hi Goleta.  I'm your Mayor, Paula Perotte.  We've been through a lot as a community the last few months...Thanks Goleta for doing what you can to help your city and for doing your part to keep us safe, healthy and ready to move forward...We also want to take this opportunity to congratulate our many Goleta graduates.  We're lucky to live in the Goodland, filled with great people."

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 Goleta Valley Library Features Special Guests in New Online Program
(SB News-Press, 6/8/20) https://tinyurl.com/y8nth5zs"I absolutely love the library and was thrilled that they would ask me to launch their Special Guest Storytime program, ...I chose one of my favorite books, ‘Silly Sally,’ by Audrey Wood. I read this book regularly to my daughters growing up, and now to my grandchildren. I am honored to now be able to read it to all of you.”  

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Goleta And Partners Assisting Homeless Population During COVID-19 Crisis (Noozhawk, 5/7/20)  https://tinyurl.com/y7pvxuv4 “While there is still much work to be done to ensure the health and safety of Goleta’s houseless residents and the community at large, the city is committed to doing what it can to support the wellbeing of all its residents,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said.

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Goleta-to-Go Campaign - A Recipe to Support Local Restaurants (Noozhawk 4/24/20)  https://tinyurl.com/ybzq3ulj
“All of us have favorite Goleta restaurants that we miss going to, for tasty, nutritious food, fun times with friends, and the wonderful staff that know our names and just what we want,” said Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte. “Join me in supporting our local restaurants by ordering take-out or delivery.” 

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Goleta Passes Order to Prohibit Evictions, Foreclosures; and Defers Business License Payments (Noozhawk, 4/23/20)https://tinyurl.com/y7v3xezn“The city wants to do what we can, where we can, to help residents and businesses who, due to circumstances beyond their control, have been dealt a devastating financial blow,” said Mayor Paula Perotte.  

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Goleta Census Off To A “great start” (KEYT NewsChannel 3, 3/25/20) https://tinyurl.com/yanuepqw
"With Governor Newsom's stay at home order, filling out the census is something important you can do easily in a few minutes from the comfort of your own home. It takes less than 10 minutes. So easy!" said Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte. "For the foreseeable future, it is likely that Federal, and State governments will be distributing emergency funding in proportion to our population. We must ensure that everyone is counted so we receive our fair share."

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Goleta City Council Takes Emergency Action to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 (The Santa Barbara Independent, 3/18/20) https://tinyurl.com/y8sryvlc
“These measures are an expression of our highest priority – assuring the safety and well-being of our community.  This resolution is consistent with the actions being taken by growing numbers of other cities in addressing the unprecedented challenges posed by this emergency.” 

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Goleta Adopts New Zoning Ordinance (SB News-Press, 2/19/20) https://tinyurl.com/yaezlmay
"Thanks to the unprecedented high level of public involvement and input, the Goleta Zoning Ordinance tailors the code inherited from Santa Barbara County to Goleta’s needs,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said in a statement. “Goleta residents, staff, and people who work and play here will gain great benefits from the new Ordinance’s greater predictability, consistency, and clarity.”