Randy Rowse Sworn In

Nearly 200 Santa Barbara and Montecito residents gathered downtown Tuesday to celebrate the swearing-in of new Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse. The outdoor ceremony, which would normally take place within City Hall, also touched on the work of outgoing Mayor Cathy Murillo, and served to also swear in council members Kristen Sneddon – who represents, in part, Coast Village Road –, Meagan Harmon, and Eric Friedman.

During his swearing-in speech, Rowse said his main objectives as mayor are to help revitalize local businesses and support law enforcement and public safety efforts. He said his approach to leading the city will be “nonpartisan.”  

Kelly has been editor at large for the Journal since 2007, reporting on news in Montecito and beyond. She is also a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and is a member of Montecito and Santa Barbara’s top real estate team, Calcagno & Hamilton.