Montecito Sanitary, Water Special Districts Revive Consolidation Talks

Montecito Sanitary, Water Special Districts Revive Consolidation Talks

Montecito’s water and sanitary districts are talking about consolidation again.  The special districts ordered a study to explore the pros and cons of joining forces, but the effort stalled in 2023 shortly after that report came out.  At the time, consultants determined there wouldn’t be a financial upside to consolidating districts, but having one governing board would give a “unified approach” to water and wastewater policy.  The Montecito San…