Jeanne Graffy served as a selfless, quietly effective community leader — from chair of the city’s Planning Commission to three terms on the Santa Barbara City Council, and later as chair of the County Board of Supervisors.
For decades, Jeanne fought to protect neighborhoods in our community. Her deep appreciation for the beauty and unique character that make this area precious earned her the support of so many people from all walks of life. In her capacity as the founder of Looking Good Santa Barbara, she raised awareness of the vital role our physical environment has on our neighborhoods, communities, and personal well-being.
On a macro level, Jeanne Graffy spearheaded the 1970s initiative to shape city planning efforts based on a population limit of 85,000, a size that would ensure quality of life and delivery of public services, and that specifically designed a community size based on air, water, and traffic quality and accessibility.