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Santa Ynez Community Services District
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Visit Our Office
1070 Faraday St
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Have a question or need assistance? We’re here to help. Stop by during office hours—we’d be happy to connect with you in person.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Rooted in community. Focused on service.
Supporting the Santa Ynez community with transparency, reliability, and responsive public service.
Meet Your Board
The Santa Ynez Community Services District is guided by a locally elected Board committed to transparency, accountability, and responsive public service.
View Governance & MeetingsFrank Redfern
Board President
Helping guide District priorities, public service, and responsible governance for the Santa Ynez community.
David Beard
Vice President
Supporting transparent decision-making and long-term planning for essential District services.
Tina Padelford
Director
Serving residents through thoughtful leadership, oversight, and community-focused governance.
Brett Marymee
Director
Working to ensure District operations remain accessible, accountable, and responsive to public needs.
Donald Kelleher
Director
Supporting responsible governance, public transparency, and long-term planning for the Santa Ynez community.
Did You Know?
Santa Ynez is known for its scenic beauty, rural character, agricultural heritage, and strong sense of community.
Did you know the Chumash were skilled astronomers?
Long before Santa Ynez was founded, the Chumash people — the Valley's earliest known inhabitants — closely tracked the movements of the stars and planets, weaving those observations into their calendar and spiritual ceremonies.
Did you know the town of Santa Ynez almost had a different name entirely?
When Bishop Francis Mora sold off the old College Ranch lands in 1882, the new settlement was originally meant to be called "Sagunto," after the bishop's birthplace in Spain. The plan changed, and the town that grew up east of the Mission became "Santa Ynez" instead.
Did you know Santa Ynez's sidewalks have a hidden Western touch?
The town's Main Street area still features horseshoes embedded right into the crosswalks — a nod to its authentic 1880s architecture and its roots as a true working cowtown, distinct from its more European-styled neighbor, Solvang.
Did you know the SYCSD building has a history rooted in law and order?
The District's office at 1070 Faraday Street sits right on the same historic corner of Sagunto and Faraday where Santa Ynez's original jail once stood, in use from 1885 to 1913. So the next time you visit, you're standing in the heart of the valley's earliest law enforcement history.