Despite tax increases in recent years, the conversation in Santa Barbara has again centered on revenue shortfalls and the potential need to raise taxes even more. It comes up in budget hearings, policy debates and discussions about the city’s long-term (and bleak) financial outlook. The assumption is simple: the city needs more revenue, so we […]
Monte Wilson
Monte Wilson is a Santa Barbara business and community leader with more than 30 years of corporate executive experience. He and his wife own a State Street business and co-chair Rally4Kids, benefiting the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, and he previously served as board president of the MAD Academy at Santa Barbara High School. He’s also an active mentor and investor supporting Santa Barbara’s emerging entrepreneurs. The opinions expressed are his own.