City of Goleta
Stuart Kasdin is an experienced public servant and educator currently serving as a Council Member on the Goleta City Council since November 2016 and as an Adjunct Professor at Santa Barbara Community College since August 2018. Kasdin has a background in running for office, having candidly campaigned for the Goleta City Council in 2016, focusing on community concerns related to development and resource management. Prior to their local government roles, Kasdin was an Assistant Professor at George Washington University (2010-2015), specializing in budgeting and public finance, and worked at the Office of Management and Budget (1990-2002) as a program examiner overseeing agriculture and conservation policies. Kasdin also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1981 to 1984. Kasdin holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and two Master’s Degrees from UC Davis in Agricultural and Resource Economics and International Agricultural Development.
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City of Goleta
Founded in 2002, the City of Goleta has approximately 28,000 residents and covers 8 square miles. It is adjacent to the University of California at Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Airport. Our community values the natural resources, recreation, open space and agriculture. These values, along with the desire for housing and business opportunities, drive the City's plan of work. Learn more at www.cityofgoleta.org.