Value Statement
The 19th District Agricultural Association and Earl Warren Showgrounds are committed to: Being ethical, responsible and professional in our roles guardians of the property and the facilities. Seeking input from our constituents, encourage debate and discussion and make decisions based on the best interest of the organization and the community. Striving to present high-quality facilities, professional service, products and programs. Functioning as a financially responsible business entity by operating at or above breakeven point while continually investing in the development of existing programs and facilities, maintaining appropriate reserves and seeking new business and development opportunities. Providing the highest standard of safety and well being for guests, visitors and staff.
Vision Statement
To be a well-known, modern and efficient multi-use-service destination facility offering a wide variety of educational and entertaining experiences for residents and visitors. Preserve and perpetuate equine tradition through the development and maintenance of first class equestrian facilities. Promote and support agriculture, and serves as a neutral 3rd party arbiter of agricultural excellence. Develop and maintain facilities for community access events and meetings. Actively engage in educational and youth oriented programs that promote local community and cultural enrichment. To be a valued community asset and considered a component of Santa Barbara’s quality of life. To be so integrated in the daily life of the community that individuals, organizations and companies of all types willingly invest resources in our success.
Mission Statement
The 19th District Agricultural Association and manages Earl Warren Showgrounds as a financially self-supporting entity that maintains a first-class equine facility, promotes and supports agricultural resources, provides facilities for community events, meetings, and emergency response, and furthers the goals and objectives of the Association and the State of California.
19th DAA Agendas
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19th DAA Materials
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Public Records need to be formally requested through email
19th DAA Minutes
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Current Board of Directors
The 19th District Agricultural Association is governed by a nine person Board of Directors. The Directors are volunteers who are appointed by the governor of California to staggered four year terms. The following comprise the current Board of Directors for the 19th District Agricultural Association:
The 19th District Agricultural Association is governed by a nine person Board of Directors. The Directors are volunteers who are appointed by the governor of California to staggered four year terms. The following comprise the current Board of Directors for the 19th District Agricultural Association:
Cecilia Tavera, Director
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Salvatore Milazzo, President
Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom
Appointment Date: 2020
Miguel Avila, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: December 17, 2014
Marshall Miller, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: October 15, 2013
Reappointment Date: October 15 2014
Michael Medel, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointed: October 15, 2015
Teresa McWilliams, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: March 22, 2016
Luis Esparza, Vice President
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Nancy Melekian, Director
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Mary Rose, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: October 15, 2013
Reappointed Date: October 15 2015
Other Office: Vice President 2014