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MEET & GREETS

April 15, 2026 - 5pm-6:30pm
38 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara
(in the club room above the Public Market)
Hosted by Frank Peters

April 18, 2026 - 1pm-3pm
3252 Samantha Rd, Santa Ynez
Hosted by Seth Doulton & Carina Rodriguez

PROUDLY ENDORSED BY:

  • Santa Barbara County Democratic Party

  • Fire Fighters Local 2046

  • SEIU 620

  • SHATTER PAC

  • Laura Capps, County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, District 2

  • Salud Carbajal, Congressman 24th Congressional District

  • Eric Friedman, City of Santa Barbara Councilmember

  • Oscar Gutierrez, City of Santa Barbara Councilmember

  • Gregg Hart, Assemblymember, 37th District

  • Joan Hartmann, County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, District 3

  • Mike Jordan, City of Santa Barbara Councilmember

  • Steve Lavagnino, County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, District 5

  • Roy Lee, County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, District 1

  • Bob Nelson, County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, District 4

  • David Silva, Mayor of Buellton

Public Service with Purpose. Leadership with Presence.

Melinda Greene is the experienced, trusted leader Santa Barbara County needs. With a strong record of public service and a deep understanding of the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s responsibilities, Melinda is committed to protecting property rights, ensuring fair and accurate assessments, safeguarding our elections, ensuring local school funding, identifying real estate fraud and protecting public records.

She believes in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and responsive customer service for every resident — from homeowners and small businesses to families and seniors. Melinda Greene will lead with integrity, modernize operations, and deliver efficient, reliable service from day one.

Experienced. Ethical. Ready to Serve.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

—Mahatma Gandhi

Experience That Delivers Results

With nearly 30 years of service to the County and 12 years as Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, Melinda has worked in every division she now seeks to lead. She understands complex technical systems, financial frameworks, and legal mandates. Her background reflects a clear record of professionalism, operational efficiency, and sound fiscal stewardship.

“My favorite memory of Melinda is the night I won the Board of Supervisors seat, when she was calling out updates on the precinct counts at Election Central. She has been a trusted county employee for many years.”

—Susan Rose, Retired 2nd District Board of Supervisors

Commitment to the Community

Melinda Greene is running for Clerk-Recorder-Assessor to ensure:

  • Visible Leadership: A department led by someone present, engaged, and accessible to staff and the public.

  • Operational Excellence: Proactive management of elections, property assessments, recording services, and fiscal oversight.

  • Transparency and Trust: Clear communication with the community and an unwavering commitment to non-partisan service.

  • Future-Ready Systems: Continued modernization, automation, and strategic planning to meet evolving state mandates and ongoing public needs.

“I had the pleasure of working with Melinda during my tenure at the County of Santa Barbara and I have never met a more dedicated public servant. Her life’s work is serving this community.

Melinda Greene fights for the everyday person and is 100% committed to the residents of this county. Melinda gets it done and done well.”

—Ashley Watkins

A Philosophy of Leadership

Melinda Greene believes leadership begins with service. She leads with a hands-on, team-centered approach — supporting employees, strengthening operations, and delivering responsive customer service to every resident of Santa Barbara County.

Service. Integrity. Results.

“I’ve worked with Melinda for years at the County of Santa Barbara, and she consistently leads with innovation and service. From launching one of California’s first online marriage license applications to implementing a searchable historical property records index, she’s modernized how residents access important services. Melinda is exactly the kind of technology-savvy, efficiency-focused leader the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s office needs.”

—Michael Daoud, Founder and CEO of Visus LLC

At the heart of Melinda’s leadership is a commitment to serving all residents with integrity. She believes in:

  • Accurate and equitable property assessments that treat taxpayers fairly

  • Accessible public records that protect both transparency and privacy

  • Efficient, responsive customer service for individuals, families, and businesses

  • Modernized systems and technology to improve service delivery and accountability

Commitment to Fairness and Transparency

“She is so proud to serve the wonderful people of Santa Barbara County. Melinda studies every field of discipline with dedication and is always looking to learn more.”

—Jimbo McClure, Retired Director of Budget and Research for County of Santa Barbara and retired Asst. Clerk-Recorder Assessor

Her experience bridges finance, elections administration, and IT systems, making her uniquely qualified to strengthen every aspect of the department.

Technical Strength
and Public Service

“Melinda Greene is an effective and dedicated public servant. She’s a person who really cares. She learned how to mine data in databases while working for Auditor-Controller and she continued to use the skill throughout her career.”

—John Torell, Retired Asst. Auditor-Controller

A Stronger, More Accessible Future

Under Melinda Greene’s leadership, the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s office will provide the continuity it needs and will be more accessible, engaged, and responsive to the people of Santa Barbara County.

Melinda Greene is running not simply to maintain the office, but to elevate it.

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