Jim Mosby Lompoc Mayor

I will be there, will you. Come learn about what's going on and ask questions about our future.

📣 Reminder, Lompoc! Join us for the upcoming State of the City on Monday, May 18th at 12:00 PM at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center (1120 West Ocean Ave).

This is a great opportunity to hear important updates about our community, learn what’s ahead for the City of Lompoc, and connect with fellow residents and local leaders.

✅ Free to attend
✅ No registration required
🍴 Food may be available for purchase onsite, pending restaurant participation

We encourage all community members to come out, get informed, and be part of the conversation about Lompoc’s future. We hope to see you there!

Lompoc mayor asks state to reconsider restrictions on Surf Beach fishing ban Lompoc Mayor Jim Mosby says recreational finfish fishing was restricted about 20 years ago, cutting off a tradition tied to local culture and food access for some families.

VOTE YES ON MEASURE B. SAVE OUR STREETS. One of the most asked questions that I receive is, "WHEN ARE WE GOING TO FIX THE STRRETS????" The current estimated dollar amount needed to bring our streets up to a good condition is over 70 million dollars. The streets are of an age that requires significant repair. Every year that we delay, especially wet years, will increase the cost. We now have a chance to address the problem. Vote yes on measure B.

An independent review found that a significant number of past rebate applications were approved with material errors, some missing contractor license verification and other required information. That is a failure of process, not of our residents.

Let me be clear: the responsibility to properly review and approve these applications rests with the City, not the applicant.

Because of this, I will be calling for an independent investigation into prior years of the program to fully understand the scope of the issue and ensure transparency.

At the same time, we must take an approach that is fair and equitable to our community:

- Residents who acted in good faith should not be penalized for the City’s oversight failures
- A formal “cure period” should be established, allowing applicants time to correct, complete missing information, withdraw applications, or, if necessary, return funds
- Where possible, this may be as simple as submitting proper documentation or verifying contractor licensing
- In cases where work cannot be verified, we should pursue reasonable, case-by-case resolutions, not automatic penalties
- Any evidence of intentional fraud should be handled appropriately and referred for further review

While there is currently no indication that residents intentionally sought to defraud the City, the gaps in our approval process created unacceptable risk and potential exposure to litigation, and that must be addressed.

I am committed to fixing the system, not punishing those who relied on it in good faith.

Accountability matters. Fairness matters. And restoring your trust matters.

Buyer beware. I have faced criticism for documenting a vendor selling food in the gutter, street, and sidewalk on A street last October. For those questioning my motivations, please review the posted article.

https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-county-health-warns-public-of-risks-from-illegal-food-vendors/

Happy Halloween. I enjoyed participating in last Saturday's old town trick or treat event by handing out candy. I appreciate the efforts of all those who helped make this event a success. Hundreds of young trick or treaters had a wonderful experience.