Below is a press release from the City of Santa Barbara regarding the appointment of their new City Attorney, John Doimas
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of John Doimas as the new City Attorney, following a vote by the City Council. Mr. Doimas brings over 13 years of dedicated service to the City, most recently serving as Assistant City Attorney, where he has been a trusted legal advisor on some of the City’s most complex and high-impact matters.
Mr. Doimas began his tenure with the City in 2012 as a Deputy City Attorney and was promoted to Assistant City Attorney in 2017. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping key City policies and ordinances, leading sensitive investigations, and supporting the creation of the Civilian Oversight Commission. His legal leadership has been instrumental in advancing housing safety through receivership and unfair competition cases, and he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to public service, transparency, and community well-being…