Former Santa Barbara City Councilman Frank Hotchkiss shares his views on Santa Barbara's State Street, the performance of new mayor Randy Rowse, and former City Attorney Ariel Calonne.

Hotchkiss, a conservative, spent eight years on the Santa Barbara City Council, and led efforts bring cruise ships to Santa Barbara, amid bringing a measured, moderate temperament and approach to issues at City Hall. A Realtor, Hotchkiss moved to Savannah, Georgia after his two terms on the City Council, and worked as an Uber driver and writes a local newspaper column. In this podcast, he offers his unique perspective on a variety of issues, including State Street, rats, the performance of mayor Randy Rowse, former City Attorney Ariel Calonne, national politics and his new life in Savannah. Hotchkiss is a former actor, journalist and recently wrote a steamy novel, "Playing with Fire," about an older man who falls in love with a younger woman, and the scorching drama that unfolds.

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