Santa Barbara County has filled a vacancy for a major county post.
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hired Janette Pell as the new Director of General Services. Pell has worked in county government for nearly three decades, including most recently serving as the Department’s Assistant Director of General Services. Her career also includes stints with San Luis Obispo, and Kern Counties.
Pell fills the vacancy created by the promotion of Matt Pontes to Assistant County Executive Officer.