Last fall, Santa Barbara County commissioned a report to identify the impacts of the Great Recession on the county. The resulting report, “A Snapshot of Poverty,” provided an eye-opening look at the biggest issue facing our county: poverty and the barriers to economic mobility. The report is particularly sobering for those of us serving the […]
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The nexus of poverty, education, and economic development
Our end of the county must ensure a diverse industry base in which well-trained residents can earn a good wage