Santa Barbara City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Anabella Lehne
Candidate for City Council District 6
Anabella Lehne is running for Santa Barbara City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gabe Escobedo, Alexander Stoeber and Jason Carlton.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed and ballot drop-off locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLoan signing agent and former escrow assistant at Fidelity National Title. Has written opinion articles on affordability and building more housing.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Loan Signing Agent
Where Anabella Lehne stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said she doubts the ordinance will solve tenants' problems and questioned its startup costs and data practices.
“I really doubt and question whether this ordinance is actually going to solve the problems and issues that we have as tenants”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Aug 26, 2026
State Street1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said she agrees with having a smaller section of State Street closed to traffic.
“I agree with (mayoral candidate and council member Eric) Friedman, to have a smaller section be closed (to traffic).”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Aug 26, 2026
Budget and reserves1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said the city has been overspending and could cut consulting costs.
“I feel that we have been overspending.”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Aug 26, 2026
Ranked-choice voting1 sourced position
as reported by SB Newsmakers; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said that if the cost is right she would support ranked-choice voting.
“if we can afford it, why not? Let’s do it.”
Own statementSB Newsmakers · Aug 26, 2026
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