Fiscal accountability & a new approach to housing are critical to Santa Barbara’s future.
Eric Friedman for Mayor: The Best Choice
On the City Council, Eric Friedman has been a champion for housing affordability and for transparent, sustainable budgets that protect Santa Barbara taxpayers and prepare us for the future. Eric led the effort to create Santa Barbara’s Housing Trust Fund and has a proven track record of standing up for fiscal discipline when it comes to city spending. These issues may not be exciting, but our future depends on them. Eric Friedman’s record makes him the best choice for Mayor.
Eric’s vision is simple:
- Collaborate with housing providers, businesses, and community leaders to get to “YES” on housing that works for us
- Expand the housing supply with a diverse range of projects
- Increase affordable housing options
- Cut red tape and streamline the approval process so projects that meet our needs can move forward

