Santa Ynez Valley City
Buellton Politics
The gateway to the valley — Highway 246, growth, and split-pea-soup pragmatism.
Buellton sits at the crossroads of Highway 101 and Highway 246, the practical gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley. Known for Pea Soup Andersen's and a growing hotel and wine-tasting economy, it debates growth, traffic, and how big to get.
Its City Council handles development applications, water, and infrastructure for a fast-changing small city.
Governance
Mayor + City Council oversee planning, budget, and services for the city.
Elections
Mayor and City Council elected in nonpartisan races on four-year staggered terms.
Local Issues
- Growth & development
- Highway 246 traffic
- Water supply
- Hospitality economy