Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for governing the Montecito Fire Protection District. The Board currently consists of five members, each of whom serves a four-year term.
The Board of Directors' compensation for 2025 is $215.00 per meeting for no more than a total of four regular or special meetings or day’s service in any calendar month per Resolution 2024-10.
Left to right: Joseph Pennino, Michael Lee, Sylvia Easton, Peter van Duinwyk, Stephen Dougherty
Peter van Duinwyk - President
Term of Office: 11/8/2022 - 12/4/2026
Michael Lee - Vice President
Term of Office: 12/1/2024-12/1/2028
Sylvia Easton - Secretary
Term of Office: 12/1/2024-12/1/2028
Stephen Dougherty - Director
Term of Office: 11/8/2022 - 12/4/2026
Joseph Pennino - Director
Term of Office: 12/1/2024 - 12/1/2028
Director Compensation Resolution 2024-10Ethics Certificates Board of Directors Policy Manual
Board Meeting Information
The Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the conference room at Fire Station 91, 595 San Ysidro Road. The Board may also schedule special meetings at other times when needed and will post advanced notice according to the Brown Act.