Santa Barbara Talks Podcast 108: Gabe Escobedo

Gabe Escobedo, the chair of the Santa Barbara's Community Formation Commission and member of the Santa Barbara Planning Commission sits down with Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina to discuss plans for a new civilian police oversight board in Santa Barbara. Escobedo explains how the commission worked for more than a year to create recommendations for the Santa Barbara City Council. Escobedo also talks about his personal story, growing up with an incarcerated father, and how he overcame the odds to graduate from college and pursue his dreams. Escobedo then talks about his short-lived California State Assembly run, and explains his decision to step away from the running for the seat. Finally, Escobedo talks about housing and ways to increase affordable housing in Santa Barbara. This is a great conversation between two knowledgeable experts in the community. Please consider a donation to Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina by visiting www.santabarbaratalks.com Santa Barbara Talks focuses on housing, education, culture and lifestyles in Santa Barbara. The podcast is independently owned by journalist and college instructor Josh Molina. Please visit my You Tube channel to subscribe and watch these podcasts.