Devon Wardlow
KEYT News Channel 3-12
October 6, 2026
If you live in Santa Barbara's District 4, you've got a new name to know this election season: Devon Wardlow is running for City Council. KEYT News Channel 3-12 flagged her candidacy this week, and while the race is officially nonpartisan, the stakes are anything but small for our slice of the South Coast.
District 4 covers some of the neighborhoods where the big questions hit closest to home — housing, parking, downtown vitality, and how we grow without losing what makes Santa Barbara feel like Santa Barbara. Council decisions shape everything from rent rules to street repairs, so knowing who's asking for your vote matters.
Check out devonwardlow.org to see where she stands, and keep an eye on 805.life as more candidates step forward. Local elections are where your single vote carries the most weight — don't sit this one out.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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