The Montecito Sanitary District is looking for qualified, community-minded Montecito residents to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors.

The Sanitary District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, each member elected at large to serve a four-year term.

Board trustees help guide key decisions related to wastewater services, infrastructure investments, environmental protection, and the district’s long-term financial health.

To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, registered to vote, and live within the Montecito Sanitary District. Applications are available to download online and may be submitted via email to swilliams@montsan.org.

Applications are also available for pickup and drop-off at the district offices, 1042 Monte Cristo Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 8.

The vacancy follows the resignation of director Dana Newquist, who had served on the board since 2018.

Under California law, the board has 60 days from the date of the vacancy to make an appointment for the remainder of the current term. The board is seeking to appoint a new member to serve out the remainder of the term, which ends in early December.

“The Montecito Sanitary District plays a vital role in protecting public health, our environment, and the quality of life in our community,” said Rock Rockenbach, board president. “Serving on the board is an opportunity to give back and serve others, and we encourage residents who are passionate about Montecito to apply.”

The vacancy must be publicly posted for at least 15 days before the board may consider applicants. A Notice of Vacancy was posted on April 23. The board may fill the vacancy as early as its May 13 regular meeting.

If the board does not fill the vacancy within 60 days, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors may make an appointment.

The new board member will serve until Dec. 4, and may choose to run for the seat in the November General Election to serve a subsequent four-year term.

The board typically meets twice per month, including regular meetings and committee meetings, with additional special meetings or events as needed. Board members are eligible for stipends and reimbursements for attending meetings.

For more, contact John Weigold, general manager, at jweigold@montsan.org, or 805-695-4210.