Jonathan Abboud, Santa Barbara City College Trustee, and General Manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District, talks with Josh Molina about his Assembly run next year. Abboud, 29, is known for his creative ideas, work ethic and political ambition. Now he's looking to win a newly configured assembly seat. Listen to Jonathan talk about affordable housing, the state of Isla Vista, equity at Santa Barbara City College, and regionalism. He also toward the end of the podcast shares his "fun facts" about himself, including that he likes to grill, get his food from the Isla Vista Co-Op, and exercise. This is a super-interesting podcast featuring on of the county's rising political stars. SantaBarbaraTalks.com

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21 Nov 2021