Staff Report
Solvang’s “State of the City” address, an annual luncheon presentation from city leaders about what happened in the past year and what’s ahead, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Root 246.
The city’s report will be presented by Mayor Ryan Toussaint. The keynote speaker will be Raiza Giorgi, owner and publisher of the Santa Ynez Valley Star.
Giorgi started the Star in February 2016 and has turned a monthly publication into a bi-monthly one. She will be talking about the importance of local news, the road that led her to create a print newspaper in a digital world, and the way she uses the best of both worlds to communicate.
The city’s presentation will give attendees a report of events Solvang over the last year, which includes a description of construction projects, water reserves, tourism updates and more.
Also up for discussion are inter-agency and government relations, which are important to Solvang because, for example, solid waste collection, law enforcement and fire protection are provided on a contract basis.
The Solvang Parks and Recreation Department will also give a report on its activities over the past year and what they have in store.
Traffic will also be on the agenda, as well as capital improvements, new businesses, tourism and the city budget.
The cost to attend the luncheon in $40 per person. To attend, RSVP to taryn@solvangchamber.com.
