About

Joan Hartmann spent her first 10 years exploring the wonders of rural Wisconsin.  Her father passed away shortly after her family moved to California, leaving her mother, a pediatric nurse, to raise two children on her own.  Hartmann draws heavily on these early experiences, which gave her courage, determination, compassion, and grit.Her career took a windy path from environmental policy professor to public service.  While living in Buellton, she participated in a grass roots campaign to ensure voters had a say in the size and expansion of their community, an effort that inspired her to get involved in local politics.  Hartmann soon became a planning commissioner under Supervisor Doreen Farr, and with Farr’s endorsement, she took the baton as County Supervisor in 2016.Winning reelection early in the March primary, Hartmann is poised and ready to begin a challenging second term.  She holds regular office hours via Zoom to hear from community members.  Make an appointment to speak with Supervisor Hartmann by clicking on the following link: https://calendly.com/supervisorjoanhartmannvirtualofficehours.Also mentioned in this episode: Madi’s Treasure Box, John Ormond, and Jessy Verkler.  Oneder Child is featured in Small Business Spotlight.