Daily Archives: March 27, 2026

Street Talk Open House April 22

Watch Video Invite

We hope to see you at the City’s first Street Talk Community Open House on Wednesday, April 22. Join Goleta Public Works from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). This is a great opportunity to share your feedback about transportation and roads in Goleta. Watch this video invite from Public Works Director Luz “Nina” Buelna. The video is also available in Spanish with Public Works Project Manager Melissa Angeles.

Ms. Buelna added, “Street Talk allows for meaningful engagement and provides direct feedback from our community about how we can continuously improve the experience they have with Public Works, especially in the area of transportation.”

Come meet Goleta’s Public Works staff and provide input so that the City can better understand the community’s transportation preferences and priorities. Spanish interpretation will be available.

In addition to the Community Open House, you can also attend a virtual community meeting on April 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP to pavement@cityofgoleta.gov to receive a link. There is also a community survey available to share your feedback. Take the survey now at www.CityofGoleta.org/PW or pick up a hard copy at select locations.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you at the event on April 22.

Top Ten Reasons to Attend Goleta’s Community State of the City

April 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center

Goleta’s biggest night of the year is coming up and we have so many reasons why you should join us on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Here is a list of top ten reasons why you need to be there!

  1. Celebrate having your taxes done.
  2. Mingle with the Mayor and City Councilmembers, community leaders and fellow Goletans.
  3. Hear the State of the City Address in a new format featuring the Mayor and entire City Council.
  4. Receive an update on the City’s finances from City Manager Robert Nisbet.
  5. Submit a question for the popular Q&A session with the Mayor and Department Directors.
  6. Check out more than 15 City tables to learn about all that is happening in Goleta and meet City staff across all departments.
  7. Watch the Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band perform in the gazebo before the doors open at 4:30 p.m. and listen to talented musician and Dos High Pueblos High School student Tyler McCutchen play inside during the event.
  8. Enjoy charcuterie cups and cookies.
  9. Take photos with the City of Goleta backdrop and be forever a part of the 2026 event memories.
  10. Last, but not least, because you LOVE Goleta and care about what is happening now and in the future.

Timeline of Events

  • 4:30 p.m. – The Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band will be performing until 5:30 p.m.
  • 5:00 p.m. – Doors open to visit our City information tables and the mingling begins.
  • 6:00 p.m. – The main event starts with presentations from the Mayor, Council and City Manager.

This event is free to the public. Spanish interpretation will be available. Watch the Mayor’s video invite with details on what to expect. The video is also available in Spanish Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín (1st District).

If you don’t see a spot in the front or side parking areas, there is additional parking behind the building.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Goleta Community State of the City! Make sure to bring your family and friends.