1. CAP Capital Charges Will Be Placed on Property Tax Rolls Despite Strong Public Opposition The Board voted 3-2 to adopt Resolution 1180, placing Carpinteria Advanced Purification (CAP) project capital charges on the Santa Barbara County property tax roll for FY 2026-2027. At least twelve in-person public speakers plus at least one online commenter opposed the move, and 16 written protests were received, with concerns centered on transparency, precedent-setting, and the burden on property owners versus water users.
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