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 2026 is $220.00 per meeting for no more than a total of four regular or special meetings or days service in any calendar month per Resolution 2025-11.

Montecito Fire Protection District Directors & Terms

Peter van Duinwyk - President

Term of Office: 11/8/2022 - 12/4/2026

Sylvia Easton - Vice President

Term of Office: 12/1/2024-12/1/2028

Michael Lee - Secretary

Term of Office: 12/1/2024-12/1/2028

Joseph Pennino - Director

Term of Office: 12/1/2024 - 12/1/2028

Jason Copus - Director

Term of Office: 3/23/2026 - 12/4/2026

 

Director Compensation Resolution 2025-11Ethics CertificatesBoard 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.