Goleta Mayor and Council Deliver State of the City
Tracy Lehr
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) The Dos Pueblos Jazz Band set the tone for the Goleta State of the City that included a expo showcasing city departments and services at the Goleta Community Center.
This year, Mayor Paula Perotte, who also happened to be celebrating her 45th wedding anniversary, shared the spotlight with the entire city council
Perotte said her husband has encouraged her work with the city.
She credits the council and residents for make Goleta shine.
“We’re strong, and why are we strong, I say that every year but this year I really have a lot to say about working as a council, working with a fabulous staff, but most of all working with our residents, they are engaged, they are informed and they are paying attention and that is what makes Goleta great, ” said Perotte.
The city showed a video of La Patera Elementary School students sharing their concerns that included homelessness, vaping, ICE and kindness.
They also shared the things they love about the city such as the beach.
Councilmembers followed them covering everything from new roundabouts and parking to safety, childcare, homelessness and housing.
City Manager Robert Nisbet showed a number of graphs that showed the growing tech investment in Goleta.
He said the Google Quantim AI Campus is expanding and venture capitol investment spending reached $119 million in 2025.
Nisbet wants to make sure it is good for residents.
The city of Goleta is called the Goodland for its good agricultural land and good people.
After a question and answer period city staff posed for a group photo.
One their way out, community members said they felt proud to call Goleta home.
Community Relations Manager Kelly Hoover called it the biggest day of the year and said the State of City would be posted online for everyone to see.
For more information visit https://www.cityofgoleta.org