Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Kristen Sneddon debates challenger Barrett Reed for the District 4 council seat in a high-energy, spirited forum.

The two candidates debate everything from downtown homelessness and the future of Paseo Nuevo to equity and the state of City Hall.

Sneddon was elected four years ago to represent District 4, which covers outer State Street, San Roque and parts of the Riviera. Sneddon is a geology instructor at Santa Barbara City College. 

Reed is a developer who owns the Miramar Group and is looking to unseat Sneddon.

In this District 4 forum, co-hosted by journalist Jerry Roberts, Reed frequently calls out Sneddon by name and challenges her record during the past four years. Sneddon defends herself and gives herself an “A” for effort in terms of her work at City Hall during the past four years. Click on the video below to watch the forum. 

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