Meeting
Pronóstico económico paral el norte del condado de 2026 - Ciudad de Santa Maria
Body
City of Santa Maria, California
Date
June 23, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
This was an economic forecast meeting held by the City of Santa Maria, California, on June 23, 2026, focusing on the economic outlook for the northern part of Santa Barbara County. The presentation, led by economist Chris Thornberg, covered various economic factors including the impact of agriculture, defense spending related to Vandenberg Air Force Base, housing challenges, labor force issues, and regional growth prospects. While the discussion highlighted the importance of housing development to support workforce growth and economic expansion, no specific procurement actions, contract awards, or vendor selections were mentioned. The meeting emphasized the need for policy adjustments to facilitate housing construction and labor availability to sustain economic growth in the region.
Source
City of Santa Maria, California