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So much is happening in the Goodland!

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Kyriaco stands up to predatory mobile home park landlord threatening seniors

"They are putting at-risk seniors out on the street to make a profit while gentrifying Old Town Goleta. What Harmony is attempting to do is shameful — and we are taking every action possible to stop them." Councilmember James Kyriaco

Aug
20
2026

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Goleta Raises Development Impact Fees to protect key city services

Kyriaco leads effort to Raise Fees on Development, citing impacts on roads, libraries, public safety and parks.

“We need to be doing everything we can to make sure that the development benefits all of the people in our community.” Councilmember James Kyriaco

Jul
23
2026

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4,000 residents attend 4th of July Drone Show

"A Historic Evening" for the city. Goleta puts on family, animal friendly celebration for America's 250th Birthday

Jul
4
2026

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Goleta Approves Balanced Budget for 2026-2027

The City has a $17 million contingency reserve, protecting the city's ability to provide essential services we all rely on in the event of a "rainy day", said Councilmember James Kyriaco

Jun
17
2026

NEWS ARTICLE

Old Town Goleta makes
way for new art mural

"I think it's a really exciting time for Old Town," Goleta city councilman James Kyriaco told the News-Press. “...it’s just one more example of the community taking steps to really show love and affection for our shared community... between this and the splash pad and the new roundabouts in Old Town. There’s just a lot of really good things happening right now.”

Jun
11
2026

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Goleta welcomes splash pads at Jonny D. Wallis Park

If you want to link an external news source, “This is the neighborhood that, for so long...didn’t get the resources it needed,” Councilmember James Kyriaco stated. “But the City of Goleta is listening to residents and we’re making these investments.”

May
22
2026