City of Santa Maria Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in Santa Barbara County, located on California's Central Coast, with a population exceeding 100,000. It operates as a mid-sized municipal government delivering a range of public services to residents and businesses. To support its growing community, the city pursues a Smart City, Safe City initiative that combines technology and data with safety and security. The city maintains a diverse local economy with agriculture continuing as a major sector alongside commercial and manufacturing development, education, oil production, a local public airport, and proximity to Vandenberg Space Force Base. Its General Plan emphasizes a balance of jobs and housing and economic diversity, and in 2026 it announced service updates for Santa Maria Regional Transit to improve efficiency and expand community access.