City Council Candidates – Oxnard

TOP * District 1: Perello * Huerta * Barrick * District 2: Teran * Nañez * District 5: Basua * Corpuz

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

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Bert E. Perello (D) (incumbent) – retired mail carrier

  • Party: Democrat
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Oxnard City Councilmember (2013-present)
    • Mail carrier (retired)
  • Accomplishments while on City Council:
    • Financial Responsibility: Improved bond ratings 11 times in five years, passed all audits, and placed Oxnard on stronger financial footing.
    • Public Safety: Invested in EMT training, enhanced municipal cybersecurity, and championed police drone technology for faster response times.
    • Housing & Homelessness: Converted unused city property into housing, supported the Casa de Carmen Shelter, and helped reduce homelessness by 15% two years in a row.
    • Infrastructure & Safety: Secured funding for the Santa Clara River Levee, advanced street and park repairs, co-funded Harbor seawall repairs, and removed abandoned harbor boats.
    • Water & Environment: Advocated within Ventura County to ensure Oxnard receives its fair share of clean drinking water resources.
    • Economy & Opportunity: Promoted business-school job partnerships and cracked down on illegal sidewalk vending to protect local businesses.
    • Libraries & Technology: Modernized city libraries to expand resident access to technology and resources.
    • Arts & Culture: Supported District 1 cultural opportunities, local arts, and community spaces to bring neighbors together.
  • Links:
GOOD club
Julia Brownley
UFW
SEIU 721Central Coast Labor Council
​Oxnard Firefighters 1684Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association (OPSMA)
COMMUNITY LEADERS
– Tom Cady, Assistant Police Chief, City of Oxnard (Ret.)
– Bryan MacDonald, Oxnard Councilmember (Ret.) 
– Oxnard Assistant Police Chief (Ret.)
– Captain Steve Huber, United States Navy (Ret.)
– John Zaragoza, Oxnard Mayor (Ret.) and Ventura County Supervisor (Ret.)
– Nancy Lindholm, CEO, Oxnard Chamber (Ret.)
– Steve Buenger, Oxnard Small Business owner and lifelong Oxnard Resident
– Barbara Macri-Ortiz, Community Advocate
– Dan Pinedo, Measure O Commissioner, Lifelong Oxnard Resident, Community Advocate
– David Cook, Oxnard Shores Resident   

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Eduardo Huerta (D) – home health caregiver

Note: This information is from 2021, when he apparently was running for a seat in District 2.

What are your qualifications?

I’ve been politically involved since the age of 16, volunteering for local campaigns, managing voter registration programs and working for the California State Assembly Speakers’ Office of Member Services under Fabian Nunez and Karen Bass. 

I’ve pointed out the lack of care and assistance in our medical system to local representatives and union leaders. I’ve also advocated the growth of small businesses in our agricultural communities

I will challenge what our City Council could not fix in the past two administrations with the help of the Democratic and Republican caucuses.

What is your top priority for District 2?

Supporting policies that prioritize building bridges between communities is my commitment. I’d like to assign a trust to each neighborhood and secure a budget for parks, city maintenance and streets repairs. I’d support safe routes for bike paths and a tourist and family friendly environment for a better economy and vacation rentals.

I’d also find a faster solution to improving our neighborhoods through community involvement and growth. 

As your councilmember, I promise to work diligently with the city manager’s office and the city planning department to set a new direction and relationship between city employees and our residents.

What is your top priority for the city, and how do you plan to enact that policy?

Introducing Assembly Bill 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), Senate Bill 9 (on housing development) and SB10 (planning and zoning) to help protect and conserve the downtown historic district and new developments. I’d Initiate a statewide affordable housing nonprofit project here in Oxnard that would work with existing homeowners. I’d also bring more opportunity and growth to the city to secure residential investments for Oxnard families.

I’d advocate for social justice issues and support outreach to our African-American, Latino, Asian and LGBTQ communities. I’d help remove the stigma surrounding mental health and provide help to the city’s homeless population.

What’s the best thing about living in Oxnard?

I enjoy the beauty of what this agricultural community has to offer. I especially enjoy living and being surrounded by our beautiful golden coast, from our new bike paths to our wetlands like Ormond Beach and local beaches.

I love the selection of places to eat and dance and taking a weekend off to camp out at McGrath State Beach or Pacific Coast Highway. I appreciate the diversity of our communities, especially the military base, the essential workers and the service members that make sacrifices for our country.

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John Barrick (R) –  deputy district attorney

  • Party: Republican
  • Education:
    • studied radio, television, and film at Cal State Northridge 
    • J.D., Southwestern Law School
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Ventura County Prosecutor (2005-present) (currently a Deputy District Attorney) (work has included cases involving domestic violence, gang crimes, hate crimes, cold cases, child homicide, and murder)
    • Worked as a security guard while in school
  • Priorities:
    • Public Safety – Every family deserves to feel safe in the neighborhoods they call home.
    • Transparent Government – Trust starts with honest answers, clear communication, and leaders who truly listen.
    • Responsible Spending – Taxpayer dollars should be treated with the same care families use around the kitchen table.
    • Better City Services – City Hall should make life easier for residents, not harder.
  • Links:

Oxnard City Council, District 2 – Vote for (1)

Gabriel Teran (D) (incumbent) – educational trainer

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education: 
    • MS, management and leadership, Western Governors University
    • BS, information technology, Western Governors University
    • AA, addictive disorders studies (Dean’s List)
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Oxnard City Councilmember (2021-present)
    • Commissioner, Parks, Recreation, & Community Svcs. Commission (2017-2021)
    • Vice Chair, Oxnard Inter Neighborhood Council Organization (2018-2020)
    • Chair, Fremont South Neighborhood Council (2018-2021)
    • Business owner doing health education, wellness, youth development and advocacy training and consulting (2022-2026)
    • Operations Specialist, Comprehensive Health and Prevention Programs Department, Ventura County Office of Education (2008-2022)
    • Youth Advocate, Pacifica High School, Title IV Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant (2003-2008)
    • Counselor, Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Treatment, Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) of Ventura County, Inc. (2002-2008)
  • Priorities:
    • Upkeep & Infrastructure Improvement: Maintain and enhance municipal services, roads, parks, playgrounds, landscaping, and recreation programs.
    • Youth Investment & Prevention: Expand programs for youth—particularly at-risk youth—to support positive development and reduce long-term costs in juvenile justice and drug treatment.
    • Direct Community Engagement: Partner directly with residents through Neighborhood Councils, direct site visits, and social media to address neighborhood concerns firsthand.
  • Links:
GOOD club
Cause action fund
Central Coast Labor CouncilSEIU 721
Oxnard Firefighters 1684
Oxnard Public Safety Managers Association

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Lizanne Nanez (AI) – businesswoman

  • Party: American Independent
  • Education: 
    • BA, accounting, UCSB
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Notary Public, self-employed (2010 present)
    • Various positions at Procter & Gamble, began as a production employee and advanced to Line Leader, then Accounting Systems Leader (1978-2020)
  • Priorities:
    • Public Safety – Every family deserves to feel safe at home, at school, and throughout our neighborhoods.
    • Transparent Government – Residents deserve honest answers, open communication, and leaders who truly listen.
    • Responsible Spending – Taxpayer dollars should be protected and spent wisely on the things our community needs most.
    • Better City Services – City Hall should make life easier for residents, not harder.
  • Links:

Oxnard City Council, District 5 – Vote for (1)

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Gabriela Basua (D) (incumbent) – city housing director

  • Party: Democrat
  • Education: 
    • BS in organizational management from the University of LaVerne
  • Employment: 
    • Worked at the City of Port Hueneme Housing Authority Department (has held numerous positions: Customer Service Assistant, Housing Specialist, Programs Coordinator, Programs Manager, currently Director of Housing and Facilities Maintenance) (2003-present) 
  • Accomplishments on Oxnard City Council: 
    • Successfully advocated for rent stabilization
    • Fought to keep Fire Station 2 open and operational when it was at risk due to budget cuts
    • Ensured the Cypress neighborhood received street lighting
    • Led the charge for replacing the Diamond Bar neighborhood wall along Oxnard Blvd, which had been failing for over 15 years
    • Advocated for the upcoming Aquatic Center in College Park
    • Championed the replacement of the Pleasant Valley Park playground and bathroom facilities 
    • Advocated for the replacement of the College Estates Park bathroom facilities 
  • Priorities:
    • Public Safety & Community Well-Being: Secure funding and training for first responders and disaster prep, expand youth programs, improve housing code compliance, and fund homelessness resources.
    • Infrastructure Upgrades: Modernize aging city utilities (sewer, water, trash), repair deteriorating roads and sidewalks, maintain city parks, and implement neighborhood parking permit solutions.
    • Economic Growth & Housing: Support local business expansion, attract new businesses through quality city services, and partner with organizations to expand affordable housing.
    • Fiscal Responsibility & Engagement: Maintain sound financial management while promoting transparent communication and direct community involvement.
  • Links:
GOOD club
Ventura County Young Democrats
Cause action fund
Central Coast Labor CouncilSEIU 721SEIU 2015
Central Coast Labor Council
Oxnard Firefighters 1684Liuna laborer international

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Noemi Corpuz (DTS) – nurse

  • Party: declines to state
  • Employment & experience: 
    • Nurse, Ventura County Medical Center
  • Priorities:
    • Safer, Healthier Neighborhoods – Taking on homelessness, public safety, and quality-of-life issues so families feel safer where they live.
    • Clean Streets & Reliable Services – Fixing potholes, trimming trees, improving sidewalks, and making sure basic city service are delivered.
    • Accountable Local Spending – Protecting taxpayer dollars, questioning unfair fees, and demanding better results from City Hall.
    • A City Hall That Listens – Bringing a nurse’s approach to local government: listen carefully, act quickly, and help people.
  • Link: https://www.noemicorpuz.com

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