Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Central Coast ZEV Strategy Plan, Air conditioning, Women’s Commissioners and More

Central Coast ZEV Strategy Plan

Electric cars are the future of transportation, and the number of these vehicles on the road continues to grow. We want to make charging as effortless as possible and need the public’s help to identify opportunities to make it even better and easier to charge on the fly.

Here is one thing you can do to help make a difference in the fight against climate change.

 

Help us identify sites for more electric vehicle charging stations by leaving a comment or dropping a pin on this interactive online map, www.bit.ly/CCZEV

The goal is to identify ideal locations for NEW public charging stations in six California coastal counties between Ventura, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.

The information gathered from the interactive online mapping tool will help create the Central Coast Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy, a tool to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in this region.

More charging stations are needed to recharge vehicles, particularly in rural and traditionally underserved communities.

Learn more at www.centralcoastzevstrategy.com.

Stay Cool This Summer with Higher-Performing Air Conditioning

The County of Santa Barbara Sustainability Division has partnered with Central Coast Community Energy and 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) to host a community workshop, Stay Cool This Summer with Higher-Performing Air Conditioning on Tuesday, August 30th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The workshop will feature local residents sharing their experiences with heat pumps for space heating and cooling in their homes as well as information on available rebates and incentives. You can find a link to register HERE and a flyer with more information HERE.

Monkeypox

What you need to know:

  • The current monkeypox situation is rapidly evolving.
  • 6 Total number of cases in Santa Barbara County
  • Vaccines are very limited. We have received 260 doses of MPX that will be available for eligible residents. To learn about the eligibility criteriaclick here.
  • The monkeypox virus spreads primarily through close, intimate contact with someone who has Monkeypox.
  • If you have any symptoms of Monkeypox, talk to your healthcare provider, even if you don’t think you had contact with someone who has Monkeypox.
  • CDC is urging healthcare providers in the United States to be alert for patients with rash illnesses consistent with Monkeypox.

For more information, visit Santa Barbara County Public Health Department website.

Honoring our Women’s Commissioners

It was an honor to be able to recognize Charlotte Gullap-Moore and Judi Weisbart for their service as First District Women Commissioners. I am beyond grateful for the service that you both have given to not only our First District constituents but all of Santa Barbara County.

Presenting Charlotte Gullap-Moore with her Resolution

Presenting Judi Weisbart with her Resolution

Ukrainian Independence Day

It was wonderful to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day from the Soviet Union, especially at a time when Russia is actively inviting Ukraine’s sovereign land. The fight for their independence continues.

Please consider helping, even in a small way (remember to write Drones 4 Ukraine in the memo section so it will go to this effort). Follow this link to donate: https://www.drones2ukraine.org/