Luz Reyes-Martin. Courtesy photo.
GOLETA — Goleta school board member, Luz Reyes-Martín, announced her candidacy for Goleta City Council, in the newly created District 1. She has served on the Goleta Union School District Board since 2014. She was elected twice by her board colleagues to serve as President.
“I’m running for City Council to continue to lead our community forward. Having served our families on the Goleta Union School Board, I know that as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must work together to better support the health and safety of our community, secure our economic future, and ensure residents can continue living, working, and enjoying life in Goleta.”
Reyes-Martín is committed to preserving the character of our neighborhoods, safeguarding our beloved open spaces, and delivering essential services to our residents. “I’m a parent, nonprofit executive, community volunteer, and environmental advocate. I’ve worked hard to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in our community.”
“With Masters Degrees in land use planning and in public administration, I have a deep understanding of how city government can and should work, how it should be accountable to the community, and how essential thoughtful planning is to sustainable communities. As a council member, I will be a committed, proactive, and responsive representative for the residents of District 1 and the Goleta community as a whole.”
Luz is a graduate of Stanford University and holds masters degrees in public administration and land use planning. She brings a strong understanding of local government having worked alongside county leadership and first responders during the Refugio oil spill, Thomas fire, and Montecito debris flow as a volunteer bilingual public information officer. In response to the devastating Isla Vista shooting, she served on the multi-agency IV SAFE committee working with the County, City of Goleta staff, student leaders and first responders to respond to and prevent public safety issues in Isla Vista.
Reyes-Martín has received early endorsements of her candidacy from Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, Goleta Councilmembers James Kyriaco, Kyle Richards, and Stuart Kasdin, Goleta School Board Members Rich Mayer and Sholeh Jahangir, County Supervisors Joan Hartmann, Gregg Hart, Das Williams and Supervisor-elect Laura Capps, and from Goleta Water Board Members Lauren Hanson, Farfalla Borah, and Kathleen Werner. She is also supported by State Senator Monique Limón and former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.
The newly created City Council District 1 includes the Northeast portion of the City of Goleta; east of Glenn Annie Road and North of Highway 101. The District includes community treasures like the Goleta Library, Lake Los Carneros, Stow Grove Park, and Stow House. The District includes La Patera and Kellogg schools, Goleta Valley Junior High, and other private and charter schools. It is a thriving district with the Fairview and Calle Real shopping centers. The district is home to families with children, parents, young professionals, and seniors.
Website: https://luzreyesmartin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuzforGoleta (will be live on 6/14)
Instagram: @luz.reyesmartin