I never set out to be a politician. I stepped into public service to do what I believed was right for my community — even when those decisions were difficult or unpopular. As a former Santa Barbara City Council member, I was often the swing vote. That meant I wasn’t there to follow a script […]
Alejandra Gutierrez
Alejandra Gutierrez represented District 1 on the Santa Barbara City Council from 2020 to 2025. The opinions expressed are her own.
