City Updates - August 21, 2026

• A brief report will be presented to the City Council introducing alternatives for law enforcement services at the next City Council meeting. The City Council will not be presented with a decision but instead will be asked to give staff direction on alternatives to investigate and possible public outreach to be undertaken through the process. Public comment on the approach to evaluating alternatives is welcome either at the meeting, or in advance in writing by emailing Council@CityOfBuellton.com.

• Two of our long-time City staff members are retiring from the City this month! Mike Green from the Public Works Department will depart on August 28, and Paul Smith from the Recreation Department will leave the City on August 21. We wish them well in retirement and thank them for the work they have done for the City over their many years of service.

• Effective Monday, August 24, Recreation Coordinator Allison Firey will assume the role of Recreation Supervisor for the Buellton Recreation Department. Congratulations to Allison! This means that we have a vacancy for a Recreation Coordinator. We have posted the Recreation Coordinator recruitment on the City’s website (https://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/employment/) and have received several applications already. If you know of a great candidate, please have them submit their applications by August 24.

• The school year has begun and the Zone is now open for after-school activities at Jonata Middle School.

• Local non-profit organization Solvang Cinema Arts (SCA) will be holding a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, August 28 in River View Park. Meals are available for purchase in advance on the SCA website (www.solvangcinemaarts.org). Meals, which can only be ordered in advance, can be picked up starting at 6:00, and the event will begin at 7:00. Please see the SCA website for more information.