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City Races – Council Members/Mayors, etc…

Camarillo

Map of City of Camarillo districts

Camarillo City Council, District 3

WINNER

KEVIN KILDEE

Councilmember/ Business Owner

Camarillo City Council, District 4

WINNER

TONY TREMBLEY	Councilmember/ Environmental Attorney

Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard: Council, Mayor/Clerk/Treasurer, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, TOP

Fillmore

2024 LWVVC Candidate Forum: Fillmore City Council

• Watch: https://youtu.be/qXejfzxCJLk?si=VM9e6n95qzBa3LHl
• CANCELLED   Fillmore Unified School Board – 4 candidates in Areas 3 & 4

Fillmore City Council, District 1

LUIS ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ

WINNER

• Ecommerce Operations Specialist

Daniel Gonzalez

Fillmore City Council, District 2

JOHN L. GARNICA

WINNER

John was named Fillmore Unified School Board President.

• Occupation: Small business owner of a CNC machine shop
• Age: 58
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor of science in computer science from United States Military Academy at West Point
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): Fillmore Unified School District Board, 1999-2015
• Work experience:
  • 1988 to 1991 – US Army – two years in Germany and one at Fort Knox, KY as a Tank Platoon Leader and Tank Company Executive Officer.
  • 1991 to 2003 – Ingersoll-Rand Company in Santa Fe Springs, CA as an Applications Engineer, Area Manager, and Manager of Distribution.
  • 2004 to 2006 – Key Group Inc. Fillmore CA as a Marketing Consultant
  • 2007 – UltraViolet Devices – Valencia, CA – Regional Sales Manager
  • 2008 – Aquafine Corporation – Valencia, CA – Manager of Engineered Products
• Campaign website: www.garnica4fillmore.com

• (Top Priorities) “I am running for City Council because I have a deep love for Fillmore and want to give back to the community that gave me my start in life. I have a long record of service in Fillmore, and I have the leadership skills and community ties necessary to be an effective advocate for the needs of our district and our community at large. I believe that Fillmore can continue to be a place of amazing opportunity, especially as we continue to grow. To that end, I would prioritize: (1) responsiveness: I would commit to regular office hours for listening to constituent concerns and for updating constituents on city business; and (2) community spaces: This includes shared physical spaces such as city parks, our downtown, walkable neighborhoods, pedestrian safety and even online spaces that our citizens use to interact with our city government.”
• (Fillmoregazette.com) “Personal: My wife Beverly and I are both graduates of Fillmore High School and my wife teaches 5th grade at Sespe School. I have three daughters, Natalie, 17, Laura, 13, and Grace, 8, and all three attend Fillmore Schools. I am the youngest of 9 children and my brother Jess is a bus driver/scheduler for Fillmore Unified School district. I am active as the head lector at St. Francis of Assisi Church and often teach confirmation classes…(see more here)

MARK AUSTIN

• Occupation: Business owner of environmental consulting firm
• Age: 59
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Education: Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Master of Business Administration, CSU Channel Islands
• Elected office and years in office: Fillmore City Council, 2016 to present, Fillmore mayor in 2020, 2022
• Campaign website:  austinforcouncil.com

• (Top Priorities) “Grow the local economy: Business development, job creation and tax revenue are extremely important to Fillmore because it creates more opportunity and a better quality of life for citizens. Over the next four years, I will continue to work toward streamlining the permitting process to allow businesses to open and locate within Fillmore more quickly. Provide public safety resources: Ventura County, which includes Fillmore, is recognized as one of the safest counties in the State of California. Over the past eight years, I have provided the funding needed to maintain service ratios for our police and fire departments. Improve our city’s street system: Many of our streets are in dire need of repair with many major potholes due to the substantial rains.  I plan to tackle this issue over the next four years by setting aside general fund reserves each year to be used only for citywide roadway improvements.”

Community Members	Diane and Steve Sutton
Kathy Munoz Mesa	Tim and Amy Gurrola	Luis and Lindsey Rodriguez	Gary Cushing

Fillmore City Council, District 5

CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR

WINNER

• Occupation: Stay-at-home parent, City Council member
• Age: 46
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, UC Berkeley; master’s degree in public health with an emphasis community health sciences from UCLA
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): Fillmore City Council, December 2020 – present
• Campaign website: www.4more4villasenor.com

• (Top Priorities) “My top priority is meeting the needs of our growing community. Between 2013 and 2023, the population of Fillmore increased by nearly 13%. With such increases, I plan to ensure that 1. Our infrastructure – roads, water system and power sources – are keeping up with the demand through pro-active monitoring and keeping our D Street sewer line expansion moving forward; that 2. We provide quality community programming and recreational opportunities for families, including prioritizing upgrades to Two Rivers and Shiells Parks and developing public/private partnerships to expand cultural arts within our city; and that 3. More opportunities are created for Fillmore residents to invest their time and consumer spending within the city, from improving the external and internal environments for small businesses to be supported and succeed, to forming an exploratory committee for bringing back our beloved May festival.”

GARY A. CUSHING

• Occupation: Owner of Marie Callender’s Restaurant in Camarillo
• Age: 69
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from CSU Channel Islands, master’s degree in public policy and administration, California
• Elected office and years in office:None
• Campaign website: Cushingforfillmore2024.com

• (Top Priorities) “My top priorities are economic development. The city budget over the last five years has risen 32.5%, the amount that has been dedicated to economic development has dropped by 50%. There needs to be a focus on strengthening business. Highway 126 has two problems, the first being the backup of traffic that pushes traffic to the side streets. We need to work with Caltrans to synchronize the signal lights through town. There was a plan to make 126 safer back in 2016, with Caltrans, but it was never followed through. There have been 27 deaths on the 126 in the last five years that is unacceptable. I will advocate revisiting parts of the plan. Public safety and homelessness go together. We need to work with the county to solve the problem but don’t just rely on the county to fix the problem here. Be proactive in finding solutions.”

Fillmore City Clerk

OLIVIA CARRERA LOPEZ

WINNER

• Fillmore City Clerk

Fillmore City Treasurer

JAQUELYN MAGDALENA

WINNER

• Fillmore City Treasurer

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Moorpark

Moorpark City Mayor

WINNER

CHRIS R. ENEGREN

Mayor/Brewery Owner

Moorpark City Council, District 2

WINNER

CHRIS BARRETT

Business Owner/Farmer

Moorpark City Council, District 4

WINNER

ANTONIO A. CASTRO

City Councilmember, District 4

Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard: Council, Mayor/Clerk/Treasurer, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, TOP

Ojai

Ojai City Mayor

This is a weird one. Both candidates have good endorsements, and Andy Gilman has two diametrically opposed endorsements. Ojai Valley Dems picked Gilman for a more housing-friendly stance.

Watch video here: https://youtu.be/pUHdZ5xu7Fs?si=mvignAo6XiUswLlL

MICHELLE PINEIRO

Interview with Michelle Pineiro, 2024 Ojai Mayor Campaign Coverage

• MICHELLE PINEIRO
  • Occupation: Business Owner/Parent
  • Endorsements: https://www.michelleforojai.com/home
  • Website: https://www.michelleforojai.com

ANDY GILMAN

WINNER

Interview with Andy Gilman, 2024 Ojai Mayor Campaign Coverage

• ANDY GILMAN
• Occupation: Education, Non-Profit Director of the Agora Foundation
• Website: https://www.andygilmanforojai.com
• En español: https://www.andygilmanforojai.com/espanol

Ojai City Council, District 4

KIM SOFFEY-MANG

• Occupation: Entrepreneur/Property Manager
• Website: https://kimmang4citycouncil.com

Ojai City Clerk

STEVE QUILICI

WINNER

• Director, Ojai Valley Sanitary District

Ojai City Treasurer

STEVE OLSEN

WINNER

• Incumbent

Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard: Council, Mayor/Clerk/Treasurer, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, TOP

Oxnard – City Council Districts

Watch video here: https://youtu.be/pkOAKgd1Xu0?si=eOD5x_ihPL5tl4Ox

Map of Oxnard City Council Districts

Oxnard City Council, District 3

OSCAR MADRIGAL

• Age: 40
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in history from California Lutheran University, master’s in public policy and administration from CLU
• Elected office and years in office: Eight years
• Campaign website: instagram.com/mustbeoscar, https://www.facebook.com/electMadrigal/

• Top priority: “My top priority is to continue the improvement to the quality of life for all Oxnard residents. Over the last few years, we have seen a drastic improvement with our community partners from different sectors in creating an employment pipeline within the city. We must continue and grow this working community pipeline in order for our residents to not only work, but also live within our community. By accomplishing this, we are opening doors for families. This allows us to get more services out to our community as our dollars stay in the city. Our job is to ensure our community thrives by not only growing our partnerships, but also enhancing our public services.”
• (CAUSE) “Oscar Madrigal, currently on the Oxnard City Council, is seeking reelection. His values and actions, particularly regarding tenant protections and affordable housing initiatives like inclusionary housing, align with CAUSE Action’s priorities. Given his strong track record, we are excited to endorse him in this crucial election.”

Bert Perello Oxnard Endorsement letter

AARON STAR

WINNER

• Occupation: Financial controller, accountant
• Party affiliation: Libertarian
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from CSU Northridge
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): None
• Campaign website: StarrForOxnard.com

• Top priority: “My top priority is reducing homelessness while improving housing affordability for Oxnard families. I will accomplish this priority by supporting a humane approach that expands job training and transitional housing resources for the temporarily homeless, prohibits homeless camping and requires medical treatment for mentally ill and drug addicted homeless individuals. In addition, I will work to improve housing affordability by reforming the city’s building permit system to reduce costly construction delays and lower excessive fees; and by creating an environment that attracts employers offering higher paying jobs for local workers, so they can better afford Oxnard’s high rent and housing costs.”

No matter what he says, he has already cost Oxnard’s residents a lot of money.

Mr. Starr has run for CA State Senate (1998) lost with 2.9% of the vote, Oxnard City Council (2016) and lost, Mayor of Oxnard (2018) and LOST, now – he’s running for City Council AGAIN!

Getting the idea that Oxnard doesn’t want him. Why? MAYBE because he is constantly suing the City of Oxnard (and attempting unsuccessful recalls) costing taxpayers untold amounts of money.

We still remember this comment from 4 years ago...

Here’s an example!

Here’s another! His failed recall campaign against four officials on the Oxnard City Council was estimated to cost nearly half a million dollars.

(VC Star) “Special elections such as this one to recall Mayor Tim Flynn and three council members tend to be costly because the city can’t share the costs with other agencies as it can during a general election. The bulk of the recall costs comes from hiring an elections vendor to provide printing, mailing, translation and other services…

…Starr has been criticized for waging a costly recall six months before Flynn, Ramirez and Perello are up for re-election. Starr, in turn, has criticized the city for going with a full signature count, thereby delaying the recall election and increasing costs.”

He has screwed up Oxnard’s ability to bond for long-term projects.

(Tricountysentry.com) City Manager Ashley Golden: “The bonding litigation has slowed progress for the new Senior Center and South Oxnard Aquatic Center, which are also priorities within the quality of life because we cannot access the funds to connect and construct these facilities.”

(Tricountysentry.com) Last October, the Council, and the Oxnard Financing Authority approved issuing lease revenue bonds to finance up to $36 million of street and alleyway improvements and $9 million to implement the City’s new Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP Systems for asset management and utility billing,” Fischer said. “In December, Starr and his political corporation Moving Oxnard Forward Inc. filed a complaint in Ventura County Superior Court to invalidate the lease revenue bond approvals.

…this litigation delays include renovating the current Senior Centers and building the new Senior Center, building the Aquatic Center, proceeding with Sports Park, repairing the sea walls, making downtown’s Fourth Street improvements, completing the build-out of College Park and replacing five Fire Stations that were built between 45 and 69 years ago.”

City Manager Alex Nguyen noted that Capital Bonds are used to pay for expensive, long-lived Capital Projects, like roads, bridges, airports, schools, hospitals, water treatment facilities, power plants, courthouses, and other public buildings. “The bonds spread the cost across multiple generations,” he said. “This idea that today’s kids or unborn kids should have no skin in the game about the public facilities they’ll get to enjoy later is really silly and foolish.”

Aaron managed to get this rant on tape!

(Watch this video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/2URFQ1w4JvpwPjvv/_

He pisses off his own people!

Ballotpedia: As treasurer for the national Libertarian party, Starr received criticism for a memo he wrote in 2009 discussing Libertarian Party at-large representative R. Lee Wrights. Delegates to the 2008 Libertarian National Convention called for Starr’s censure, claiming in a petition to the national party committee that he made confidential donor information public and that this constituted an “abuse of his position as our elected Treasurer.”

VICTOR M. RASMUSSEN

• Occupation: Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Age: 54
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Associate’s degree from Oxnard College
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable):  None
• Campaign website: victorforoxnard.com

• Top priority: “My top priority is optimizing city spending to ensure our resources are used effectively and transparently. I plan to work with the appropriate staff to complete a comprehensive audit of current expenditures, identifying areas for cost reduction without sacrificing essential services. By engaging residents in budget discussions, we can prioritize community needs and allocate funds accordingly. Additionally, I will advocate for the use of performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of our spending, ensuring taxpayer dollars deliver tangible results. With this approach, I hope to promote accountability and foster trust, ultimately enhancing our city’s financial health.”

FERNANDO LOPEZ

• Occupation: Service and parts supervisor at Westlake car dealership
• Age: 42
• Party affiliation: No party preference
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from CSU Channel Islands.
• Elected office and years in office:None 
• Campaign website: None

• Top priority: “My top priority as a born and raised Oxnardian is to keep a safe, small-town feel community for the future generations. As a member of the community, I plan to make decisions that are in the best interests for the citizens of Oxnard by listening to residents,  maintaining an open line of communication and implementing necessary change. I was born and raised in Oxnard. I can truly say Oxnard is in my blood. I’m one of five siblings, the oldest male. I was raised off at my parents’ house off Ventura Road. I moved to District 3 in July 2010.”

Oxnard City Council, District 4

GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ

WINNER

• Occupation: Oxnard College grant director
• Age: 37
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara, master’s degree from California Lutheran University  
• Elected office and years in office: None
• Campaign website: www.rodriguezforoxnard.com

• Top priority: “I am proud to be a lifelong Oxnard resident, but I also know it has become increasingly difficult for hard-working families to afford to live here. Having grown up with multiple families living under one roof, I know all too well the challenges families face to make ends meet in our community. I believe it’s essential that families who work here be able to call our community home. That’s why I will advocate for affordable and high-quality housing for our residents and fight for good-paying jobs. That means working with unions and stakeholders to prioritize our community’s workforce for local projects. It also means helping our residents access affordable higher education or job skills training to advance their career goals. I’m proud to have the endorsements of labor, business and the Democratic Party. Together we can ensure Oxnard remains a place where families thrive.“
• (CAUSE) “Gabriela Rodriguez is running for the Oxnard City Council with a strong focus on housing and economic development. Her proven track record and endorsement interview with CAUSE Action Leaders confirm that she aligns with our values. If elected, Gabriela is dedicated to tackling housing challenges, enhancing extracurricular opportunities for youth, and improving affordability in Oxnard. She is also a staunch advocate for small businesses and will prioritize their needs.”

EFRAIN JIMENEZ II

• Substitute Teacher

Top priority:

DANIEL CHÁVEZ, JR.

• Occupation: Applications specialist 
• Age: 35
• Party affiliation: No party preference
• Education: Coursework toward bachelor’s degree in business administration
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable):  None
• Endorsements: https://www.danielchavezjr.com/ensdorsements
• Campaign website: www.danielchavezjr.com

• Top priority: “Oxnard has several priorities, and each one matters. My priorities for Oxnard focus on addressing generational poverty by collaborating with local schools and community colleges to enhance educational and training opportunities. I aim to secure a second navigation center funding and allocate resources to support our unsheltered individuals, working closely with county and state officials. Economic growth will be driven by establishing a robust economic engine, optimizing permitting processes and expanding staffing to attract new businesses and support current businesses. I will advocate for Oxnard’s fair share of support and recognition, prioritizing our needs at every level. Additionally, I will push for funding to maintain and enhance recreational spaces and advance the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Finally, I will continue efforts to ensure safe, accessible and affordable housing for all, building on my work as chair of the Planning Commission in adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element.“

ANGELA WHITECOMB

• Occupation: Owner of John Pence Building Specialties Inc.
• Age: 48
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Oxnard High School
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): None
• Campaign website: Angela4oxnard.com

• Top priority: “As your City Council member, I will streamline Oxnard’s planning and building processes, making them more efficient and transparent. I’ll work to increase our housing supply while preserving green spaces by promoting high-density, sustainable development. To tackle homelessness, I’ll expand support services and invest in affordable housing. Enhancing parks and recreation will be a priority, with upgrades to facilities and improved accessibility. I’ll also advocate for more funding and visibility for our arts and cultural institutions. Looking ahead, I’ll ensure that as we grow, we develop protected bike lanes and pedestrian pathways to support higher-density living and encourage sustainable transportation.“

VERONICA ROBLES-SOLIS

• Occupation: Program manager
• Age: 46
• Party affiliation: No party preference
• Education: Bachelor’s of arts in sociology, UCLA
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): Oxnard School District trustee, 13 years 
• Campaign website: None

• Top priority: “As a lifelong Oxnard resident and dedicated community advocate, I am passionate about shaping a positive future for our city. With 13 years of experience on the Oxnard School District Board, including seven terms as board president, I bring proven leadership and a deep commitment to our community. My top priority as City Councilmember for Oxnard’s District 4 is enhancing public safety while addressing homelessness and investing in our youth. To improve safety, I will advocate for more resources for law enforcement and promote community-based policing to build trust and create safer neighborhoods. I will tackle homelessness by continuing to expand affordable housing options, working with local organizations to provide mental health services and job opportunities and fostering public-private partnerships to deliver long-term solutions. Additionally, I will invest in our youth by increasing funding for educational and recreational programs, ensuring that young people have the tools and opportunities to succeed.”

Oxnard City Council, District 6

MICHAELA PEREZ

WINNER

• Occupation: Community organizer
• Age: 29
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Master’s of public health from San Francisco State University
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): None
• Endorsements: https://michaela4oxnard.com/endorsements/
• Campaign website: www.michaela4oxnard.com

• Top priority: “South Oxnard community members have been asking for their voices to be heard and reflected in the decision-making of their representatives and economic investment. South Oxnard deserves new leadership in District 6 that is not afraid to take a stand with our community and fight for our quality of life.  I will prioritize addressing the lack of investment in South Oxnard and economic disparities. Many residents struggle to put a meal on their table and may be one paycheck or accident away from homelessness. It is vital that, as councilmembers, we increase economic mobility initiatives, invest in opportunities for youth and residents, including professional development, skills training and apprenticeships. I will work with the council to streamline the permitting process and update ordinances to increase resource accessibility for small businesses and entrepreneurs. I will fight for project labor agreements and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and update Oxnard’s economic vision.“
• (CAUSE) “Michaela Perez is committed to improving affordable housing, public safety, and environmental sustainability in Oxnard’s District 6. If elected, she will enhance economic mobility by investing in professional development and skills training, while working to streamline permitting processes and update ordinances to support small businesses. She will focus on comprehensive public safety and protecting the district from environmental hazards. Additionally, Michaela aims to boost green jobs and prepare the community for the future. In her current role on the Ventura County Climate Emergency Council, she tackles climate justice and if elected she will continue this work by seeking funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for electric vehicles, offshore wind, and solar projects.”

ARTHUR “AJ” VALENZUELA, JR.

• Occupation: Oxnard City Councilmember, longshoreman
• Age: 33 
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s in global studies with a minor in feminist studies from UC Santa Barbara
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): City Council, 17 months
• Endorsements: https://arthur4oxnard.com/endorsements/
• Campaign website:www.Arthur4Oxnard.com

• Top priority: “We have reduced homelessness in Oxnard by 10% over the past year while 8 out of 10 cities in Ventura County have seen an increase in their homeless population. I will continue to prioritize sheltering and support services for our unhoused residents, because Oxnard has been getting results to reduce homelessness and keep our residents safe. As a councilmember, I will continue to advocate for our Homeless Navigation Center to be fully staffed when it opens and continue a strong partnership with the County of Ventura and the nonprofit Mercy House for operations to house individuals and provide a facility for detoxing, mental health and vocational training. Oxnard will continue to be an example of success for every other city in the county to follow.”

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Oxnard – Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer

Oxnard City Mayor

• Watch video here: https://youtu.be/R1u2swK6Jqo?si=4Ft8LuVdMrT-42XK
• Read about all candidates here: https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/10/11/with-zaragoza-retiring-oxnard-voters-face-choice-for-new-mayor/75561651007/

LUIS A. McARTHUR

WINNER

• Occupation: Oxnard Police commander
• Age: 52
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor of Arts in psychology from CSU Northridge, master’s in public administration from University of Southern California
• Elected office and years in office: None
• Campaign website:luismcarthurforoxnard.com, https://www.luismcarthurforoxnard.com/endorsements
• Website: Luismcarthurforoxnard.com/

• (Good Club) “Democrats are united behind Luis Mc Arthur! Proven leadership for Oxnard. Democrat Luis Mc Arthur has served Oxnard for over 30 years and is ready to make sure our community doesn’t just get by but gets ahead! ote to protect our community. Stop the Republican takeover of Oxnard. Vote for Democrat Luis Mc Arthur for Mayor.”
• (Top Priorities) “Economic development is my top priority. I will advocate for initiatives that stimulate economic growth, support local businesses and provide great job opportunities. This includes redeveloping South Oxnard. But it’s challenging to attract businesses, homeowners or investors to neighborhoods perceived as unsafe. I will focus on innovative policing strategies and community partnerships to keep our neighborhoods safe, including supporting a drone program to help first responders and common-sense solutions to the homelessness crisis in Oxnard that continues unabated — fueled partly by a lack of affordable housing. I will call on the state to provide ongoing funding to bolster our city’s efforts to support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. I support addressing the mental health and substance abuse crisis contributing to homelessness, strengthening wraparound services, empowering law enforcement to act in defense of their communities in public spaces and deregulating local housing markets to make housing more affordable.”

			Youth Sports Leagues

AL “Al” R. VELASQUEZ

• Retired

KARLA ALEJANDRA ZAMORA

• Occupation: Day care worker
• Age: 33
• Party registration: No party preference
• Education: Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from UCLA, associate degrees in sociology and anthropology from Oxnard College
• Elected office and years in office: None
• Campaign website: karlaformayor.com

• (Top Priorities) “Oxnard city elected official positions have been filled by people who have forgotten what it feels like to have to choose between paying rent and groceries or paying for a necessary costly medical procedure. Local elected officials rub shoulders with the Who’s Who of Oxnard while ignoring the most marginalized residents and their needs. As someone who is still living well below the poverty line, my goal for Oxnard is to make decisions from the bottom up. That is to say, all decisions made regarding Oxnard will be prefaced by the question “How does this help the most vulnerable residents?” City officials’ salaries will be cut and city budget money will be used only for the absolutely necessary. There is no reason city officials should get $300,000 a year while most of us cannot afford rent. People over profits. We deserve better than they have been giving us.”

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ

• Occupation: Retired general manager
• Age: 65
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education: Associate degree in math and history from Instituto Patrulla in Mexico City
• Elected office and years in office: None
• Campaign website: @rafaelm.hernadez on Instagram

• (Top Priorities) “My first top priority would be to focus on the homeless population in our city to help enhance their quality of life, improve their living housing conditions and implement programs for rehabilitation to improve their health, so that these individuals can be reintegrated to society. I will also focus on the safety of the residents of the city by including the support of our local community leaders for each of the districts in Oxnard and working with community volunteers to accomplish this goal. Lastly, focus on improving the streets and alleys of the city, to make safer roads for the entire community. As well as working and supporting our local leaders of all sport leagues to maintain recreational activities for the children of our city.”

BRYAN A. MACDONALD

• Occupation: Oxnard City Councilmember
• Age: 70
• Party registration: Republican
• Education: Bachelor of science in criminal justice from CSU Long Beach, master of public administration from CSU Northridge, juris doctor from Ventura College of Law.
• Elected office and years in office:Oxnard City Council for 16 years

• (Top Priorities) “Oxnard is in a strong financial position even though other communities are facing deficits. Our parks and community facilities are being improved, our roads and alleys are being repaired and we need to continue this trend. I have been part of the team that got us to this point, and I would like to continue on this team.”

		Jeffrey S. Miller, Oxnard Endorsement

Oxnard City Clerk

LOURDES “LULY” LOPEZ

WINNER

• Occupation: City Executive Assistant
• Endorsements: https://www.voteluly.com/index.php/endorsements
• Website: https://www.voteluly.com/index.php

		Grace Tuazon	Tom Cady
Angelica Cisneros	Jeannette Cortez	Xilomen Durazo	Manuel & Helen Gonzales
Manuel Herrera	T. Dean Kato	Leah Lacayo	Dr. Raymond Lopez
Karen Martia	Christine Meza	Tony Murguia	Steve Nash
JoAnne Olivares	Sherri Paniagua	Bob & Pattie Rizzie	Daisy Tatum
Vincent Stewart

ROSE CHAPARRO

• Oxnard City Clerk

DAISY SAMPABLO

• Governing Board Member

Oxnard City Treasurer

PHILLIP S. MOLINA

WINNER

• Oxnard City Treasurer

Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard: Council, Mayor/Clerk/Treasurer, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, TOP

Port Hueneme

Port Hueneme City Council (Choose 2)

LAMONT L. HAYES

• Occupation: Pastor, truck operator
• Age: 49
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s degree of theology, Reed Christian College & Western Theological
• Elected office: None
• Campaign website: hayesforcitycouncil2024.org

• (Top priority) “First, I will balance the city budget, create youth programs and jobs. By purchasing equipment at a lower cost, we could have saved money on our budget to allow room for our youth programs and community development. An EDC credit would be an Economic Development Credit, that will be given to businesses and residents affected by the growth changes and beautification of the city. Secondly, I would create youth programs and youth jobs for summer 2025, utilizing teachers and staff. l will work with the property owners to get vacant shops filled. I would also go to the city of Oxnard and to the county of Ventura and request that Port Hueneme extend its city limits, so it can add theaters, restaurants, and indoor and outdoor entertainment to strip malls on Hueneme Road. These investments will help to develop and to enrich our Economic Development Plan.“

THOMAS FIALA

• Occupation: VFW Post 3935 commander, retired post-production manager
• Age: 54
• Party registration: No party preference
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in television production, CSU Northridge; associate degrees in liberal arts, film production and video production, San Diego City College
• Elected office: None 
• Website: Tom Fiala for Port Hueneme City Council Facebook page

• (Top priority) “As a Navy veteran and commander of the VFW, I partnered with city government to bring back the POW/MIA Flag on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. When last December’s floods devastated our community, I helped our Hueneme Bay neighbors clear out damaged property and feed those evacuated. With so many homeless veterans, we need to collaborate with government agencies to address this issue. Also, business owners and residents tell me we need less red tape. I will make these a priority and work with our police department to focus on the problem of porch pirates. My work with the American Red Cross, partnership with Grocery Outlet, support of the Port Hueneme Little League, and participation on the REACH Board of Directors helped me create many collaborative relationships. I can’t promise to solve all the issues in Port Hueneme, but together we can make progress, one step at a time.”

JESUS (JESS) LOPEZ

WINNER

• Occupation: Supervisory equipment specialist, Department of Defense
• Age: 55
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in leadership and management, University of La Verne; associate degree in aviation technology, Coastline Community College
• Elected Office: None
• Campaign Website: jesslopez4hueneme.org

• (Top priority) “My top priority is to strengthen our local economy by improving infrastructure and enhancing community services. I will achieve this through a collaborative approach with community members, local businesses, and government agencies, focusing on efficient project execution and transparent communication. Additionally, I plan to build a strong partnership with Naval Base Ventura County, leveraging my 30 years of naval service to bridge the city of Hueneme with our U.S. Navy neighbors. This collaboration will integrate the base’s resources and expertise with local needs, creating a more robust and well-connected community that benefits all residents.“

RANDALL THOMAS

• Occupation: Administrative technical specialist for the Navy
• Age: 24
• Party registration: No party preference
• Education: Camarillo High School
• Elected office: None
• Campaign Website: facebook.com/randall.thomas4porthueneme

(Top priority) “My campaign aims to build a stronger local economy by supporting small businesses through grants, and various business incentives, promoting local products and fostering entrepreneurship. I aim to enhance workforce development by educating young professionals about the job opportunities that may be available to them in our local area. I would also like to focus on ensuring that housing can remain as affordable as possible for all people within the city of Port Hueneme. Along with charting a course of sustainability in economic growth for the city and the people that live here, to continue the high standard of living we all enjoy. Having these priorities set for the city, I believe would bring success to the overall city and the people that live here. In doing this, we would bring back the basis of the American dream to our people.”

LUIS MENDEZ II

• Occupation: Personal mortgage advisor
• Age: 48
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication studies, CSU Northridge; associate degree in arts, Ventura College
• Elected Office: None
• Campaign Website: Luis Mendez II for Port Hueneme City Council 2024 Facebook page

• (Top priority) “I am running for the City Council of Port Hueneme to bring balance, diversity and new ideas to the city. As a 39-year resident, I have deep ties to the community and a vested interest in the success and growth of Port Hueneme. My campaign priorities are Safety, Affordable Housing and Fiscal Responsibility. Safety: Implement policies and approve budgets that assist our police and first responders to meet community needs. Allocate funds to modernize equipment and infrastructure. Affordable housing: Advocate for the city to purchase properties and convert to affordable housing units. Update and streamline the permitting process for ADU construction. Fiscal Responsibility: Collaborate with community stakeholders finding ways to increase revenue ensuring economic stability. Continue to pass balanced budget proposals while looking for opportunities to cut costs and promote economic growth. I am the right candidate at the right time for Port Hueneme.”

MISTY PEREZ

WINNER

• Occupation: Litigation paralegal, Mayor of the City of Port Hueneme
• Age: 47
• Party registration: No party preference
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in history, National University
• Elected office: Port Hueneme City Council, 2020-present
• Campaign website:facebook.com/mistyperezforporthueneme

• (Top priority) “My campaign is built on the unwavering commitment to community, public safety, economic development and policies that support affordable housing. I am dedicated to ensuring our city fosters an environment where every resident can thrive. Some of our biggest challenges are housing and economic growth. We are a small city with limited land available for development. We will need to implement new policies that would allow for creative development ideas in already developed communities to bring much needed housing. We just put forth an Economic Development Plan that will take a full team effort and require innovative ideas while leveraging local resources to attract investors, collaborate with private companies to invest in infrastructure, real estate and commercial development projects and partnering with local colleges/unions to offer vocational training and skill development programs tailored to local industry needs.” 

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San Buenaventura

Map of City of Ventura districts

League of Women Voters Forum: Ventura City Council Districts 2, 3 & 7

Watch here: https://youtu.be/XFx0WeotEI8?si=G_k5sysjnuHe_3zP

San Buenaventura City Council, District 2

DOUG HALTER

WINNER

• Age: 64
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• City of residence: Ventura
• Occupation: City Council Member, Ventura District 2, Business owner in landscape design and installation
• Years in office: Ventura City Council, December 2020 to present
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from UC Santa Barbara
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: Ventura Dems
• Website: doughalter.com

• Top priorities: “Economic prosperity that enhances what we love about Ventura, funds our infrastructure and public safety needs and attracts businesses to locate to Ventura, especially where the 73% of citizens currently commute, thus offering opportunities for the next generations to thrive. Supporting policies that encourage a variety of housing types that adhere to design standards, neighborhoods supported by transportation options and relieved of unintended barriers and inefficiencies that currently increase the cost of each new home by 25% and force neighbors to live on the streets where it shouldn’t happen. Looking at new ways to meet the many challenges of today while creating the most promising future for all of us! This is a new day to work together, forging a new and bold path, that takes all that we have collectively learned and the community passion for our beautiful and historic city, to become a model of ingenuity where dreams happen.“

NAZ MADSEN

• Age: 52
• Party affiliation: Republican
• City of residence: Ventura
• Occupation: School Administrator, Former business owner
• Elected office and years in office (if applicable): None
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and communications from CSU Fullerton
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: 
• Website: nazforventura.com/

• Top priorities: “Ensuring hillside residents understand wildfire risks is crucial, as Ventura faces a wildfire every 10-15 years. After losing my home in the Thomas Fire and witnessing our community’s devastation, I am committed to prevention and preparedness. My focus is on sustainable strategies like fuel load reduction through Sen. Monique Limón’s Grazing Bill 675, which reduces climate impact while maintaining 100-foot defensible spaces. We must also strengthen emergency response systems and improve post-fire support. Additionally, there must be dialogue and transparency between District 2 residents and the Ventura Land Trust, use of public funds to open a new trail system. This integral conversation must address responsible signage, access points, impact on environment, wildlife, traffic, parking and safety. Finally, advocating for the success of small businesses and upholding responsible, meaningful and inclusive development that aligns with Ventura’s character and needs is essential. A balance of safety, responsibility, economic vitality and thoughtful growth.”

San Buenaventura City Council, District 3

RYYN SCHUMACHER

WINNER

• Age: 42
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Occupation: Public Health department public information officer
• Elected office and years in office: none
• Education: CSU Long Beach (BA), Pepperdine (MA)
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: here
• Website: www.ryynforventura.com

• Top priorities: “My top priority is tackling housing affordability and homelessness. Like many cities across the country, Ventura’s housing crisis continues to negatively impact an increasing number of families, workers and vulnerable residents (i.e older adults). As a public health official, I have worked with many communities to address complex issues, like homelessness. My 20 years of work experience in public health, social services and business leadership will inform my decisions at city hall, bringing best practices to Ventura. By working collaboratively with community-based organizations, faith-based churches, businesses and government agencies, I will advocate for affordable housing developments, increase access to social services and support programs that prevent homelessness. We need bold, compassionate leadership to address housing. I will lead the council in addressing the needs of underserved communities with sensitivity and empathy. Working together, we can create a more inclusive city, where we can all call Ventura home.”
• (CAUSE) “Ryyn Schumacher is running for Ventura City Council District 3, advocating for affordable housing, tenant rights, and environmental justice on the Westside. If elected, he will focus on strong tenant protections and housing initiatives. With a background in public health, Ryyn opposes the SoCalGas expansion project for community safety and aims to support marginalized communities in finding affordable, safe housing.”

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MARICELA REYES

• Age: 34
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affilation: No party preference
• Occupation: Sustainability Program Administrator
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology from UCLA; master’s degree with an emphasis in information technology management from California Lutheran University
• Elected office and years in office: none
• Funding: 
• Endorsements: no endorsement page
• Website: maricelareyesforventura.com

• Top priorities: “My top priority is to keep Ventura affordable for renters while strengthening our local economy through sustainable growth. I will advocate for rent control measures, additional tenant protections and increased transparency in rental agreements to stabilize housing costs and prevent unjust evictions. At the same time, I will support policies that incentivize local businesses to adopt energy-efficient practices, reducing their costs and boosting competitiveness. By fostering collaboration between the business community, local government, and residents, I aim to create a resilient, vibrant economy that benefits everyone while ensuring that Ventura remains a safe, clean and accessible place to live.“

CLINT GARMAN

• Age: 53
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affiliation: No party preference
• Occupation: Co-vocational pastor, Ventura Missionary Church, Former restaurant owner, Former Community liaison for Ventura County District 1 Supervisor
• Elected office and years in office: Mayor of Santa Paula
• Education: Ventura College (AA)
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: here
• Website: electclintgarmanventura.com

• Top priorities: “In the 2023-24 fiscal year, we had a $5 million budget allocated for road infrastructure, of which approximately $1 million was utilized. For 2024-25, the budget has increased to more than $15 million, with clear direction from City Manager Bill Ayub to ensure that every dollar is allocated efficiently. The revision and implementation of the street management plan for 2023 to 2027 are critical to enhancing the curb appeal and safety of our residents. With approximately 700 miles of streets under our care, public works will face the significant challenge of managing this extensive task diligently every day. Public safety, water, economic development, housing and collaboration with the County of Ventura on homelessness are my top priorities.”

Community Members Mike Johnson – Principal (Ret.) Roger & Melissa Thompson Barry Fisher Brian Miller Bob Gagliano Keith & Kay Repult Rich Atmore Ronda Holden & Brian Farris Dustin & Silvia Sullivan Derek & Heather Turner David Jaffe & Lisa West Ryan Hanlon	Michael & Maria Richards Bill & Aimee Denzel Matt & Hailey Kingsley Cory Kruseman David & Nicole Garcia Vern Alstot Norm Plott Andy & Jill Ortega Luis Espinosa Ross Emery Tyson & Kim Cline David & Mandy Martinez	Wendy Pazen John Huffman Ben Schuck Jorge & Leigh Amber DeLeon Jim DeArkland Jan Marholin Garry & Emily Wilmeth Kevin Chaffin Lou & Donna Courtois John & Sherri Silva Martin & Lisa Erickson Rob Weinerth	Ryan Lindsay Ian & Shekinah McGlocklin Mat & Leslie Gillespie Chris Russell Margarida Eidson Todd & Shannon White Shayne Wright Bob Davis Bob Gagliano Boomer & Megan Butler  John & Marci Worthy Joe and Deb Yahner

HEATHER MAY ELLINGER

• Age: 54
• Party affiliation: WAY Republican
• City of residence: Ventura
• Occupation: Real Estate Agent, HOtel sales manager
• Education: Suffolk County Community College (2 years), Fashion Institute of Technology (1 year)
• Elected office and years in office: none
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: no endorsement page
• Website: heathermayforventura.com

• Top priorities: “Our city is plagued with issues, from our pothole-ridden roads, failing infrastructure, high crime rates and high homeless rates, to the high costs of living and the overdevelopment of our beautiful coastal town. I am ready to address these concerns on day one. VenturaWaterPure is the top priority. In 2020, our City Council approved a program to recycle our wastewater back to our sinks and raised our water rates approximately 42% over a five-year period to pay for it. A project this controversial and a rate increase of this magnitude should have been put on the ballot. It wasn’t and the costs have tripled to almost $700 million. As a result, there are discussions for significant additional rate increases. I will not support any rate increase and/or any additional funding to this project. I will move to put the project on hold until a reasonable resolution is determined.”

From Ms. Ellinger’s “Bursting Bubbles” Instagram:

Heather May💘 on Instagram: “#patriotsofventuracounty #HeatherMay #venturacitycouncil

Her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jmqlCB8UyYPaY88MC3YGL?si=acMhOAfsRM-nIu3B9TeIhg

WILLIAM CORNELL

• Age: 53
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Occupation: Business Owner/Father
• Education: Associate degree from Ventura College with a focus in social sciences and photography
• Elected office and years in office: none
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: no website?
• Website: None

• Top priorities: “As a proud resident of San Buenaventura for over 25 years, I am deeply committed to our community’s future. With a strong background in community involvement with organizations such as the San Buenaventura Housing Authority, Area Agency on Aging and local appeals board/housing appeals board in Ventura, I have consistently demonstrated my dedication to making people’s lives better with affordable housing, public safety and environmental sustainability. I have worked alongside community leaders, business owners and families to address the challenges we face and to create opportunities for growth and development. Key issues: Enhance public safety by advocating for increased funding for local law enforcement and community policing programs; affordable housing by streamlining the permitting process and supporting mixed-use developments; sustainable development practices that protect our natural resources and ensure a healthy environment for future generations. My vision for District 3 is one where every resident feels heard, valued and empowered.”

San Buenaventura City Council, District 7

MARIO “ALEX” MANGONE

WINNER

• Age: 44
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Occupation: Public Health Official/Small business owner of T&M Machining Inc.
• Education: Buena High School in Ventura, Attended Ventura College; received a certificate from the machinist program
• Elected office and years in office: none
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: here (scroll down) (Ventura Dems)
• Website: alexforventuracouncil.com

• Top priorities: “I’m looking forward to enhancing the public’s perception of city leadership and improving the culture and mentality in city hall. I look forward to making an impact on improving city services and policy that will ensure greater opportunity for future generations of Venturans, including my children. We need leaders committed to improving our processes, transparency and community engagement. As is the case with the private sector, establishing a good working relationship with staff and vendors involves establishing trust, open communication and mutual respect. I will ensure that staff has the resources to perform their jobs effectively. I will set clear expectations while maintaining a culture that promotes collaboration, fairness and respect. As a council member in the city of Ventura, I will be approachable and accessible.”

Howard Stern  Chairman of the Pierpont Bay Community Council	Dan Roundtree  Vice Chair of the Pierpont Bay Community Council	Dan Scully  Secretary of the Pierpont Bay Community Council	Terry Foley  Treasurer of the Pierpont Bay Community Council

BRIAN BRENNAN 

• Age: 72
• City of residence: Ventura
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Occupation: Casitas Municipal Water District Director
• Education: Associate degree from MiraCosta College in Oceanside
• Elected office and years in office: Associate degree from MiraCosta College in Oceanside
• Funding: here
• Endorsements: 
• Website: brennan4ventura.com

• Top priorities: “We need to seriously address our housing needs. It’s important that we find practical solutions that will provide affordable workforce housing for local businesses, prevent homelessness in the first place and protect tenant’s rights, including unreasonable evictions. It’s also important to our community that we protect Ventura’s unique character by paying closer attention to building housing that is compatible with our surrounding neighborhoods. We need to secure our city’s financial stability. Fixing and maintaining our city’s existing infrastructure and planning for future improvements requires reliable financial resources. The condition of our streets and sidewalks is causing safety issues that cannot be ignored and the blight we all see is frankly embarrassing! Public safety should always be a priority. We need to ensure that our first responders have the resources they need and recognize that response time improvements are critical, especially for our aging population.”

	Robert O’Riley, Chief of Staff for Supervisors Vianey Lopez and Carmen Ramirez	Paul Jenkin, Environmental & Coastal Advocate	Brooke Ashworth, Founding President, Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (now Ventura Land Trust), Senior Conservation Advisor
			David Lantrip, Merito Foundation VP
Jeff Lambert David Ferrin Brooke & Ev Ashworth Karyl Lynn Burns Molly Brennan Ed Wehan Dianne Underhill Claudia Armann Paul Jenkin Chipper Bro Bell Kelly Bell Lisa Burton Bill Gallaher Aaron Gaston John Sanders Jones Nancy Balogh	Margitt & Hans Taylor Dr. Sally & John McNalley Maire O’Connell Larry Manson Delia Gorey Jill Forman Barbara Fitzgerald Jill Sarick Deby Tygell Bill Hickman Dan Long Karen Flock Tricia Keen Gregg & Teresa Kravitz David Comden	Betty Elder Richard & Linda Van der Wyk Connie Rodgers-Lantrip David Lantrip Darcey Generazio Lee Brown Tyrone Lafay Hunter Hogan Scott Horner Ladida Botts Emily DeArkland David Breslin	Tom Funnell Pam Baumgardner Carolyn Briggs Steve Chawkins Jane Hulse Giovanni Tromba Marie Lakin Nancy Francis Richard Francis James V Pugliese Anne Brennan Mark Hartley Elaine Crandall Steve Offerman Michael Don Bradbury Pam Baumgardner

ERIK EISER

• ERIK EISER – has ended his campaign 

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Santa Paula

Santa Paula City Council, District 1

GABRIELA ORNELAS

WINNER

• Project Specialist

Santa Paula City Council, District 5

Watch video here: https://youtu.be/uD4oPjOlZUY?si=fcEAiO4UqqQu4QVH

CHRISTINA EILAR

• Occupation: Librarian
• Age: 30
• Party registration: Democrat
• Education Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Elected office: None
• Campaign website: christinaforsp.com

• (CAUSE) “Christina Eilar, a lifelong Santa Paula resident with Mexican-American farmworker roots, has seen the shortage of affordable housing and educational opportunities firsthand. She is running for office to ensure representation from someone who understands the community. Her priorities include preventing displacement, creating well-paying job opportunities, and promoting clean energy, water conservation, and sustainable growth. Leaders are enthusiastic about Christina’s commitment to renter protections and worker priorities, as well as her active engagement with the community.”
• (Top priorities) “My top priority is to invest in the future. Together we can build a future full of opportunity and stability for our early professionals, working families and across generations. I focus on housing as a fundamental need and plan to push housing policies to give residents options and to prevent homelessness or residents moving away. Our positive growth needs a base of quality education, and I will continue to advocate for accessible education for every kind of student, through the community colleges and other development programs. Finally, to build on this foundation, a safe, walkable and inviting cityscape with consistent attention and resources to infrastructure. Together, we create the future of our community.”

TIMOTHY EUBANKS

• Occupation: Father/Security supervisor
• Age: 46
• Party registration: No party preference
• Education: Cabrillo High School, Lompoc
• Elected office: None
• Campaign website: Facebook page of Tim Eubanks for Santa Paula City Council District 5

From his Facebook page: He will vote “NO” on Measure R.

• (Top priorities) “If elected, my top priorities will be: Public safety: Fully staff our police department, enhance officer training and explore grants for public safety funding to ensure our community’s well-being. Infrastructure: Conduct thorough assessments, prioritize projects and explore funding options to revamp our crumbling infrastructure. Responsible spending: Eliminate wasteful spending, implement zero-based budgeting and increase transparency in spending decisions. Developmental deals: Review agreements, establish community benefit standards and prioritize citizen benefits. Economic expansion: Conduct economic development studies, offer business incentives and enhance workforce development programs. No new taxes: Explore alternative revenue streams, implement cost-saving measures and enhance tax collection efficiency. To achieve these goals, I’ll engage citizens through town halls, advisory committees and social media, ensuring transparent decision-making and collaborative governance.” 

LESLIE CORNEJO

WINNER

• Occupation: Travel counselor and owner of Santa Paula Travel Service
• Age: 68
• Party registration: Republican
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in bilingual education, UC Irvine
• Elected office and years in office: Santa Paula City Council, 2020-present
• Campaign website: Leslie Cornejo for Santa Paula City Council Facebook page

(Top priorities) “In the almost four years I have been on the Santa Paula City Council, I have advocated for law enforcement, improving infrastructure and economic development. While we have corrected and shored up our police department with many newly hired officers and increased training, we have authorized and completed several major paving, water and sewer projects, we still need to focus more attention on economic development. As one of only two cities in our county that are growing in population, I will work to attract solid businesses to the downtown district, along the Hallock-126 corridor and the West End Business Park to serve our residents and produce more tax revenue. I will use my wide experience in business and community to continue partnering with county, state and federal legislators on additional funding for infrastructure projects and work to improve the quality of life for all residents of Santa Paula.”

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Simi Valley

Simi Valley City Mayor

MIKE SHAW

• Occupation: Retired Elevator Contractor
• Website: mikeshawformayor.com

Craig and Bonita Friberg Simi Valley endorsement letter	Dane Chadwick Simi Valley endorsement letter	Nikki BENJAMIN Endorsement letter in website	Todd Eskelin President Endorsement letter in website
Craig Friberg Kind & Caring Endorsement letter in website	Jon Schumacher	Thomas Love

ROBERT CLARIZIO

• Communications Consultant Auditor

WAYNE HAMPTON HOLLAND, III

• Broadway Producer/Financier

FRED THOMAS

WINNER

• Occupation: Simi Valley Mayor
• Website: https://fredthomasformayor.com

Simi Valley City Council, District 1

DEE DEE CAVANAUGH

WINNER

• Incumbent

Simi Valley City Council, District 3

ELISE LITSTER

WINNER

• Occupation: Councilmember/Business Owner
• Website: http://www.electelaine2024.com

			Karen Hoyle Volunteer Extraordinaire
William Klepper	Tony Harper Retired Captain of Simi Valley Police Department	Bob Huber Former Ventura County Supervisor, Former Simi Valley Mayor	Deb Holler Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year
Doug Bamforth Veteran	Bonnie Graeve Retired Royal High School Teacher	Karen Troop Realtor	Steve Hise Realtor

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Thousand Oaks

2024 LWVVC Candidate Forum: Thousand Oaks Council Districts 4 & 5

Thousand Oaks City Council, District 4

No great choices here. Choose the less weird one.

AL ADAM

WINNER

• Occupation: Financial advisor, council member
• Age: 72
• Party registration: Republican
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Rutgers University
• Elected office: Thousand Oaks City Council, 2012-present
• Campaign website: AlAdamforCouncil.com

(Top Priorities) “I am running to keep Thousand Oaks one of the safest cities in California, maintaining our low sales tax rate and ensuring financial stability. Despite state budget challenges, I will use my expertise to keep our city’s top credit rating and balanced budget with surpluses, preserving the services residents rely on.

 I will protect our neighborhoods from Sacramento’s extreme housing mandates while addressing the housing crisis with workforce housing solutions. For District 4, I’ve delivered strong law enforcement funding, improved safety on Westlake Boulevard, addressed the K-Mart site and initiated our largest repaving project. My focus remains on supporting local businesses, maintaining our streets and ensuring safety for all residents.”

JEFF SCHWARTZ

• Occupation: Educator
• Age: 67
• Party registration: Republican
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Cornell University; bachelor’s degree in communications, Syracuse University
• Elected office: None
• Campaign website: Jeff4TO.com

• (Top Priorities) “Promote term limits by explaining to the voters that my incumbent opponent is violating the spirit of the 2012 T.O. Term Limits Initiative by running for re-election this year after having just served 12 consecutive years in office.Reduce Your Taxes by saying no to waste, fraud and abuse. End corporate favoritism and cronyism. Stop giving special breaks to billionaires and corporations. Get big money out of politics. Fight for the average taxpayer. Fight for more transparency in government. Promote tax refunds, tax rebates and tax credits as tools for empowering the taxpayer and addressing social problems that the government is unable to fix. Bring fresh ideas and common sense to the City Council. End the swindles, scandals and boondoggles. Always protect and defend the Bill of Rights. Leave room for some laughs and smiles in local government. As they said in Star Wars: “May the SCHWARTZ be With You!”

(OK, after smacking on his opponent, Jeff was already ready for a fact-check. Editor’s note: The city’s limit of three consecutive terms took effect in late 2012 and no current candidates have been termed out.)

Thousand Oaks City Council, District 5

CONNIE “TIE” GUTTIERREZ

WINNER

“Y’all head over to Connie Tie Gutierrez’s page to see how you can support the only woman candidate running who also will NOT be rolling out a far-right religious agenda on our community.” – Anonymous Mommy

• Age: 39
• Party registration: Democrat
• City of residence: Thousand Oaks
• Occupation: Small business owner/Aerospace and tech consultant
• Education: Moorpark College, Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, California Lutheran University
• Elected office: None
• Funding: 
• Endorsements: here
• Website: tie4to.com

• (Top Priorities) “My top priority is strengthening our community by enhancing livability and ensuring our neighborhoods stay safe for everyone. To make that happen, I will focus on public safety and community-driven approaches to housing. This will involve advocating for thoughtful, sustainable development that protects our environment and maintains the character of Thousand Oaks.Key components of this plan are improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses and creating more accessible green spaces and transportation. I will work with state officials to address the rising costs and difficulties residents face in securing property insurance. My mission will be to advocate for policies that provide relief and protect our community’s financial stability. I will work with residents, local organizations and city leaders to support policies that foster unity, preserve our quality of life and promote long-term growth.”

COMMUNITY LEADERS	Nelson Buss Former Thousand Oaks Planning Commissioner		Cleo Navarro Retired Veteran + Former Central Committee
Sylvia Navarro Former Elected Democratic Central Committee	Kat Selm Community Climate Activist	Rossanna Guerrea Community Leader	RL Miller Community Activist
Dianna Terry Local Business Owner	Danya Compton Local Business Owner	Joseph Summers President, Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County	C.J. Keavney President, Democratic Women’s Council of the Conejo Valley
Sally Hibbitts AAUW	Chaise Rasheed Former General Plan Advisory Committee	Patrissha Booker Community Advocate	Joan Edwards Community Advocate
Pamela Lopez Community Advocate	Sean Weisman AD42 Delegate

DANIEL EMERSON TWEDT

• Age: 63
• Party registration: Democrat
• City of residence: Thousand Oaks
• Occupation: Home care aide/Christian Transhumanist
• Education: Saddleback College (AA)
• Funding: 
• Endorsements: 
• Facebook page: here 

• (Top Priorities) “Encouraging people to become new licensed Amateur Radio Operators would be my highest priority. It is in my view the “World’s Best Hobby” with its 3 million worldwide users having the best potential to become our American Experiment’s most vital contribution to crew operations for our “Spaceship Earth.” More “hams” mean even better communities of civil and civically-engaged, technically-conversant people prepared with a resilient infrastructure that can cope with the multiple possible disruptions that we can face from both nature and (sometimes malicious) human nature.The largest potential threat to our community’s life and organized human civilization would be the widespread extended loss of electricity from our vulnerable power grids and Radio Amateurs exemplify resilience by routinely operating “off grid.” The capability to do almost unlimited kinds of peer-to-peer and open source activities will astound by aggressively expanding this already crucial and robust planetary community. “73” de KK6VDR.“

Answers for Acorn “Candidate Profile Feature” – 2022

• 1) What is your primary reason for running for City Council? To encourage incorporating some of the newest digital technologies to help make governance here (and everywhere) as voluntary and fact-based as possible. We need more voluntary and intelligent governance to advance policies based on Science and “HumanE Rights.” Governments at all levels seem to be poorly anticipating the increasingly exponential acceleration of technology. My involvement with the United States Transhumanist Party as a Christian Transhumanist has given me great insights into this Challenge.
• 2) What is the biggest challenge facing the City of Thousand Oaks and what is your plan to address it? People Experiencing Housing Insecurity and multiple Public Safety concerns. Every block in Thousand Oaks (and beyond) can become a kind of virtual intentional community that enables Resilient Public Health, Safety and Quality of Life hyperglocal Infrastructure. Mesh communications for grid down situations, battery backup sharing for power outages. Local Permacultures to enhance Food Security. The City could also, for example, address extreme drought issues by actively helping residents convert to grey water irrigation systems and minimal water use composting and biogas generator toilets.
• 3) What do you love most about Thousand Oaks? With its highly accessible Open Space, trail and Greenway interconnections and tech-savvy citizens, T.O. can really be a kind of “Thousand Earths” Model City for better “HumanE Civilization” everywhere!
• 4) What’s the most important thing (1 thing only, please) voters should know about you? I’m a Design Science thinker in the vein of R. Buckminster Fuller (geodesic dome, etc. inventor) who believes every Human Being on “Spaceship Earth” can flourish with “Omni-Advantaging” as we steward this Sacred Creation and progress to becoming a space-faring “HumanE Civilization.”

BRENT ALLEN HAGEL

• Occupation: Voice over artist 
• Age: 39
• Party registration: American Independent Party 
  • We’re always really careful with this when registering people to vote. “A 2016 Los Angeles Times investigation suggested that a significant number of voters registered with the AIP may have done so under the misconception that they were registering as independent, unaffiliated voters, which is officially designated as “no party preference” in California.”
  • The American Independent Party (AIP) is actually the far-right political party “best known for its nomination of former Governor George Wallace of Alabama, who carried five states in the 1968 presidential election running on a segregationist platform against Richard M. Nixon and Hubert H. Humphrey.” “In his 1963 inaugural address, written by a known Ku Klux Klansman, Wallace promised to protect the state’s “Anglo-Saxon people” and ended with the line: “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.”
  • The AIP nominated Trump as their presidential candidate in 2016
• Education: Thousand Oaks High School 
• Elected office: None
• Campaign website:brentallenhagel.com/tocitycouncil

This is an interesting one. His commitment to “stand up for “Conservative Christian principles” appears nowhere in his official campaign website, but he’s been signaling this stance in his instagram feed and in an article in the Conejo Guardian, which in itself is a signal. His website talks about a number of new employees and programs that he feels Thousand Oaks needs, while his Conejo Guardian article discusses his belief in “limited government.” It feels like Mr. Hagel is trying to run campaigns for two separate candidates.

This is the original version of his instagram feed, specifying “conservative Christian principles.”

In his response to a comment questioning how his stated Christian values would affect non-Christians, he replied that he would “treat residents with kindness and empathy,” and then changed his wording to “conservative God loving principles,” which is actually less clear. But we need way more than that.

We are now a country where an election could unleash the democracy-killing Christian nationalism of Project 2025, and where fellow citizens – LGBTQ communities, minority leaders, students, teachers and librarians – are already under attack by right-wing legislators and groups such as the MAGA political operation Moms for Liberty, who wield “family values” as a blunt object.

Anyone running for public office under the banner of “Christian conservatism” ON ANY PLATFORM, should acknowledge the trauma that their co-believers have caused, and clearly enunciate both their own boundaries on social issues such as minority, LGBTQ and reproductive rights, and whose “liberties” and “freedoms” will be prioritized when conflicts arise.

His website also says “Hagel’s candidacy has garnered significant endorsements from local leaders and organizations, highlighting his broad base of support.” However, other than that of an Adam Hagel, we cannot find any list of non-related endorsers, which is a deal-killer for us.

(Top Priorities) “The city of Thousand Oaks needs to remain economically strong. My top priority is driving sustainable economic growth that benefits our entire community. I plan to accomplish this by fostering a business-friendly environment that encourages local entrepreneurship and attracts new in-demand companies to our area.

I will work with the city manager’s office and fellow council members to market Thousand Oaks to commercial real estate brokers. Thousand Oaks is an ideal area for corporation office relocation or to open satellite corporate headquarters in. The goal is retrofitting existing empty commercial office building locations to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to our community with minimal new builds.

By streamlining permitting processes, offering incentives for corporate businesses, and collaborating with local organizations, we can create a thriving economic landscape. With a balanced mix of all size of businesses, we can create a thriving self-sustaining economic ecosystem for our city. “

KEVIN MCNAMEE

• Age: 63
• City of residence: Thousand Oaks
• Occupation: Thousand Oaks City Councilmember District 5/ Acupuncturist
• Education: UCLA (BS), Dalian Medical College in China
• Funding: 
• Endorsements: here
• Website: votemcnamee.com

He’s much further right than you think.

Kevin McNamee is hanging with extremists, rounding out our local pod of far-right candidates, like Lori Mills, Halla Maher, Karen Meyers, and Tim McCarthy, advocates for public-school-ending vouchers, and historical takes, like believing that Irish people were shipped to America as slaves, that makes one wonder if he just wasted his time at UCLA.

https://twitter.com/cantifascists/status/1831033921758494987?s=46

He appears to have the same casual disregard for campaign finance law as our felonious ex-president.

Latest: FPPC concludes Kevin McNamee violated campaign finance law. “So, you may or may not recall, but back in 2020, there were a lot of concerns raised about Kevin McNamee’s questionable filing practices. Specifically, he hadn’t been accurately reporting contributions and expenditures, and he wasn’t filing required 24-hour reports. At that time, complaints were filed to the FPPC.“

They finally found that WAS really bad at it, and warned him that failure to comply with the Act in the future will result in monetary penalties upwards of $5,000 per violation.

Close observers of his filings anticipate some hefty fines are on the horizon for California’s coffers! Thanks, Kevin! Remind us again what qualities you do have that would qualify you for this job?

He’s working to destroy public schools the traditional GOP way – with vouchers!

Read the rest of this article below here: https://socalextremismwatch.com/the-dangerous-path-of-kevin-mcnamee-the-ceo-act-and-his-extremist-ties/

Yes, he has a personal grifty reason for wanting to destroy our schools! Thanks for asking!

• Watch this: https://x.com/votemcnamee/status/1842503914824106324.
• Then read Anonymous Mommy’s full takedown of his shenanigans.

The “learning tutoring centers in new apartment complexes” are related to his own FOR-PROFIT operation – Magic of Phonics. “McNamee has a history of pushing for developers to include community rooms for tutoring services in order to get his vote of support for their development projects….Imagine using your elected position to put pressure on developers to include space in their development so you can expand your for-profit tutoring business.” This is what people often refer to as “CORRUPTION.”

But who pays for these tutoring services? Well, it would really help his bottom line if he could get his “Children’s Educational Opportunity (CEO) Act” initiative passed. This proposed legislation would create public-school-killing vouchers that families can use to pay for private schools, educational therapy services, parochial schools, …and…wait for it…tutoring and online courses! Yay, baby!

“The CEO Act is cause for concern especially now because of this new wave of so-called “parental rights” activism happening across California. The CEO Act is being promoted at far-right “parents’ rights” rallies and School Board meetings by extremist groups like LOKA (Leave Our Kids Alone) and the SPLC designated hate group the “Mom Army.” 

Oh, here’s a letter to the editor about it.

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