Special Districts – Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District

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Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District – Division 1 (Vote for 1)

ENDORSED Brian Dennert – Incumbent

• Website: https://www.briandennert.com/
• Endorsed Deborah Klen Lopez (D)

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Josh Gray, former Board Members Elaine Freeman, former Board Members Kate O’Brien, former Board Members

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District – Division 2 (Vote for 1)

ENDORSED Dawn M. Smollen – Board Trustee, Simi Valley Unified School District

• Party: unknown
• Residence: Simi Valley
• Employment & experience:
  • Board Trustee, Simi Valley Unified School District
  • various elected positions within the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council
  • Board member, non-profit Simi Valley Education Foundation
• Priorities:
  • Protect & Maintain Community Assets: Ensure parks, trails, facilities, and playgrounds remain clean, safe, and well-maintained through proactive, long-term planning.
  • Fiscal Responsibility & Oversight: Apply 20+ years of local budget and risk management experience to safeguard taxpayer dollars before making new commitments.
  • Safety Through Agency Collaboration: Leverage partnerships across the Park District, School District, City, and law enforcement (via the Tri-Agency Committee) to keep public spaces safe.
  • Maximize Resources via Joint Partnerships: Use Joint Use Agreements to share facilities, eliminate duplicate costs, and deliver lasting value for all age groups.
• Links:
  • Campaign Website: https://dawnsmollen.com/
  • Email: mailto:dawnsmollen@gmail.com
  • Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnsmollenforsimivalleyparkboard/

– Mark Johnson, Former RSRPD Board Member

Mary Northrup (R)

• Party: Republican
• Residence: Simi Valley
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Phoenix
• Employment & experience:
  • Certified Municipal Clerk
  • Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board, Goleta Water District (2020-present)
  • Administrative Assistant, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (2005-2020)
  • Executive Assistant/Sales Administrator, Anixter Pentacon (2003-2005)
  • Executive Assistant, Telesis Community Credit Union (2001-2003)
  • Administrative Treasury Assistant, The Walt Disney Company (1999-2001)
• Priorities:
  • Maintain safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities
  • Support recreation opportunities for all ages
  • Preserve our natural resources
  • Make thoughtful, fiscally responsible decisions that protect these assets for future generations
• Links:
  • Campaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_n_for_rsrpd/
  • Campaign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryNorthrupforRSRPD
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_n_for_rsrpd/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryNorthrupforRSRPD
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mDawn Smollenary-northrup-b69b2833/?isSelfProfile=false