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

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.