City Council Candidates – Moorpark

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means

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Moorpark City Mayor – Vote for (1)

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means

Chris Engren (R) (incumbent) – brewery owner

Mayor Chris Enegren (owner, Enegren Brewing Company) is running unopposed.

Moorpark City Council, District 1 – Vote for (1)

Watch debate here: (https://youtu.be/9aZCt9PEV7g)

Included neighborhoods:

  • Moorpark Highlands
  • Campus Park
  • Varsity Park Estates
  • Campus Hills
  • Moorpark College Area
  • Via Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means

Renee Delgado (DTS) (incumbent) – business owner

  • Party: declines to state
  • Education:
    • Communication Studies, UCLA
    • Digital Media & Design, UCLA
  • Employment & experience: 
  • Accomplishments while she was on City Council:
    • #4 in safest city ranking (2026)
    • $1M in redevelopment bond principal reduced
    • New library construction underway
    • Inclusive playground construction underway
  • Priorities:
    • Public Safety – Support law enforcement, emergency preparedness, wildfire readiness, and community-based crime prevention.
    • Responsible Growth – Advocate for infrastructure, services, and development standards that protect community character.
    • Fiscal Responsibility – Maintain strong reserves, understand long-term obligations, and make careful use of taxpayer dollars.
    • Roads and Infrastructure – Continue investing in streets, sidewalks, drainage, connectivity, and public facilities.
    • Neighborhood Beautification – How Moorpark looks is how Moorpark feels. Cared-for medians, healthy street trees, clean public spaces, and tidy entrances tell residents and visitors alike that this city takes pride in itself, and people shop, dine, and invest where a place feels looked after.
    • Quality of Life – Protect parks, open spaces, recreation, neighborhood character, and the small-town feel residents value.
    • Local Economy – Support existing businesses, attract appropriate employers and retailers, and strengthen downtown.
    • Youth and Families – Encourage safe programs, community events, recreation, and opportunities for young residents.
    • Open Government – Listen to residents, communicate clearly, and make decisions through a transparent public process.
  • Links:
Former Moorpark Mayor
Amy Adams, Moorpark School Board MemberUte Van Dam, Moorpark School Board Member
Dan Burchfield, Moorpark School Board Member
Ventura Co. Professional Firefighters
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
– Bernardo Perez, Former VC Community College District Board of Trusteess
– Daniel Groff, former Moorpark City Councilmembers
– Ken Simons, former Moorpark City Councilmembers
– Mark Van Dam, former Moorpark City Councilmembers
– Jackie Flame, Moorpark Arts Commission
– Kim Simons, Moorpark Arts Commission
– Tania De Haz, Moorpark Arts Commission
– Ute Van Dam, President, Moorpark School Board Member
– Dan Burchfield, Moorpark School Board Member
– Robert Perez, Clerk of the Board, Moorpark School Board Member
– Amy Adams, Moorpark School Board Member
– Michelle Barrett, Moorpark Library Board Member
– Ola Bateman, Moorpark Library Board Member
– Kristen Blunt, Moorpark Library Board Member
– German Chatsky, Moorpark Library Board Member
– Morgan Kent, Moorpark Library Board Member
– Mara Rodriguez, Moorpark Morning Rotary Club
– Jason Flame, Ownr, Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga, Former City of Moorpark Parks and Recreation Commissioner
– Kim Ziobro, Sidora
– Roberto Loioco and Natalie Zena of Che Gelato
– Patricia Calderon
– Scott Mosher
– Noeliz Lopez, Owner, Moorpark Floral Designs
– Aliona Mata, Owner, California Bun

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means

David Palos (DTS) – business owner

  • Party: declines to state
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Owner of Basic Trimworks, a local finish carpentry business
    • 14 years working at Apple, where he helped lead complex retail remodeling projects and new store openings across North and South America
    • Moorpark Little League Board Member
  • Priorities: 
    • Support Moorpark’s Small Businesses: Streamline permits, regulations, and processes while emphasizing business retention and checking in with local owners on their needs.
    • Youth Sports & Recreation: Invest in the condition and availability of fields, parks, and recreation facilities to support local kids and families.
    • Beautification & Community Pride: Improve the appearance and maintenance of public spaces, streets, and landscaping to foster community pride and support local business.
    • Essential Infrastructure: Prioritize proactive maintenance for roads, sidewalks, and drainage to avoid costly emergency repairs later.
    • Invest in Existing Community: Take a maintenance-first approach to ensure current neighborhoods, parks, and facilities receive proper attention before focusing heavily on expansion.
    • Responsible Growth: Evaluate development based on its long-term impact on infrastructure, traffic, community character, and neighborhood needs.
    • Public Safety & Quality of Life: Maintain strong partnerships with emergency services, invest in traffic safety and lighting, and address local problems proactively.
    • Fiscal Responsibility: Spend taxpayer money deliberately by prioritizing long-term maintenance costs, evaluating options, and seeking community partnerships.
    • Accessible & Accountable Leadership: Ensure transparent government, open communication, and meaningful follow-through for residents after election day.
  • Endorsements:
    • Surgeons Barber Shop, cited for his commitment to responsible growth and support for local businesses
  • Links:
Surgeons Barber Shop

Moorpark City Council, District 3 – Vote for (1)

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means

Tom Means (R) (incumbent) – business owner

Councilmember Tom Means is running unopposed.

Top * Mayor: Enegren * District 1: Delgado * Palos * District 3: Means