Primary Election Day just days away

Well, neighbors, if you’ve been meaning to drop that ballot in the mail but keep pushing it to tomorrow, now’s the time to act. According to KEYT News Channel 3-12, Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 2, and Santa Barbara County elections staff are already working hard to make sure every vote counts. Christina Valenzuela, our county’s Elections Division Manager, is gently reminding us not to procrastinate — so if your ballot is still sitting on the kitchen counter, grab it and get it out the door.

What I love about our local elections is that we have so many easy options here on the Central Coast. You can mail it in, or better yet, swing by one of our official drop-off locations — no stamp needed, and no waiting in long lines. Whether you’re in Goleta, Carpinteria, or downtown Santa Barbara, this is your chance to have a say on the issues and candidates that shape our daily lives, from local school boards to county measures.

So let’s do what we do best as a community: show up for each other. A few minutes of your time now means your voice is heard. And if you have questions, the county elections office is just a call away. Let’s make this primary one for the books, 805 style.