Ken Striplin

One of our community’s most-popular volunteer events is the annual River Rally. More than a thousand residents of all ages, dedicate their morning to making our city a cleaner, healthier place to live.

You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground” – Theodore Roosevelt This quote by Theodore Roosevelt reflects the guiding principles behind the Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan. This mindset has driven our city’s efforts to balance aspirations with practical steps, ensuring that the goals we set are not only ambitious but also achievable. Our approach involves setting a clear vision, exploring innovative solutions and anticipating the needs of our community, all while prioritizing what matters most to our residents.

Ken Striplin Ken Striplin is the City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita. Ken has worked for the City of Santa Clarita since 1996, serving in a leadership capacity in every City department during his tenure.

By Ken Striplin What could be more essential to our democracy than voting? It’s not just a civic duty—it’s your chance to directly influence the policies that shape our community. As you prepare to cast your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, it’s important to understand the recent changes to how City Council members are elected right here in Santa Clarita.

According to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6.3 million lost or stray animals enter animal care centers across the nation every year. Rather than purchasing your pet from a breeder, adopting from a care center truly saves a life. Living in Santa Clarita, we’re fortunate to have many outdoor recreational opportunities for families with pets. With three dog parks, acres of open spaces, agility equipment and miles of trails and paseos, it’s an ideal community for pet owners who want to explore the great outdoors with their four-legged friends.

As Santa Clarita moves farther into 2024, a year that holds significant promise and change, community engagement has never been more crucial. With important elections on the horizon, this is the perfect time for residents to get informed, involved and inspired about the future of our city. The upcoming State of the city event is not just a celebration of our accomplishments but also an invitation to every member of our community to take an active role in shaping what comes next.

“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this world and the future.” — Sharon Salzberg Voting for open Santa Clarita City Council seats will look different this year. As we prepare for the upcoming elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, make sure you know how redistricting has changed our local voting landscape, before you cast your ballot.

With the holidays just a few weeks away, my favorite time of year is officially upon us. Whether its spending time with family and friends, flipping the switch for our annual Light Up Main Street event in Old Town Newhall or enjoying the cooler weather – there’s so much community fun to be had this season, including a new, unique holiday experience. For the first time, the city of Santa Clarita will be partnering with Metrolink to host the Metrolink Holiday Train Express at our very own Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.

Propositions, ballot measures, judges, City Councilmembers, state assembly, Congress, Senate and of course, the President—as Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With just days remaining until the election, now is the time to ensure you have a solid voting plan in place. These choices will shape our future, so being prepared is more crucial than ever.