Eric Friedman

District 5 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 4
Total speaking time: 36:15
Avg per meeting: 9:04
Segments: 435

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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)

high↑May 2026[5]

transportation safety improvements

This project will likely involve significant city spending, but the exact costs aren't clear yet.

medium↓Dec 2025[4]

traffic camera access

It's unclear if this will cost you more money, but it's all about who's watching your driving.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Friedman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Transportation.

Voting record (0)(Transportation)

No votes found matching Transportation.

In the news (2)

Santa Barbara IndependentNov 2, 2026

Friedman Mayoral Campaign Flush with Cash; Sneddon Says Santa Barbara Not for Sale

Santa Barbara News-PressJan 6, 2026