Santa Barbara City Council Puts Temporary Stop to Changes at Flamingo Mobile Home Park
Residents speak out to protect the seniors-only policy as the park's owners push to open up the units to people of all ages and to allow rentals
Christel Barros says she has lived at the Flamingo Mobile Home Park at 1210 Cacique St. in Santa Barbara on and off since 1965. She spoke before the City Council on Tuesday to oppose proposed changes to the park. (Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo)
By Joshua Molina, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @JECMolina
December 15, 2020
Christel Barros' voice quivered as she took the microphone.
"It is really hard for me to talk right now. I am shaking," Barros said. "The intimidating tone of these powerful people, it's just overwhelming me."