Labor, Industry, Business and Agriculture Organizations Join in Requesting an Extension to the Ventura County General Plan Public Review Period ahead of August 6 Board Meeting
The Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business has submitted a letter formally requesting that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors extends the public review period for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan document that the board will be voting on August 6. The letter is signed by a broad coalition of community groups […]
Board of Supervisors hears progress in county’s economic vitality
VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors received a report in June on the implementation of the County of Ventura Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (EVSP). The plan provides a framework to support the county’s long-term economic vitality. “The County’s Economic Vitality Plan is intended to leverage the existing business support organizations, such as Economic Development […]
County budget 2.3 Billion | 2.6 Percent Increase Over Current Year
VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors was presented a preliminary budget of $2.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 on June 4, 2019. They are expected to approve a final budget following two hearings for public comments on the budget on June 17. Overall, next year’s total budget is slightly higher – 2.6 percent – […]
Supervisors Should Contribute to Pensions
Recently, the Board of Supervisors laudably eliminated a loophole allowing for elected Supervisors to receive compensation for serving on the Board of Retirement and Assessment Appeals Board. However, the Supervisors continue to benefit from a highly unusual and lucrative “supplemental pay” that applies only to them, in clear violation of the intent of […]
County adopts disaster recovery plan
VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors adopted a Disaster Recovery Plan at their April 30th meeting which will be incorporated into the County’s overall disaster plans to provide for an efficient recovery process following a major incident. The recovery plan was developed under the direction of the County Executive Office. Following the Thomas Fire, […]
2019 Ventura County Earth Day Awards
April 19, 2019- The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will honor five Ventura County Earth Day Awards recipients at the Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Board meeting at 10:00 am. The five environmental champions are: District 1: Supervisor Steve Bennett Once Upon A Watershed Once Upon a Watershed provides hands-on watershed education, restoration, and stewardship […]
You’re Invited! Kelly Long Campaign Kickoff
You’re Invited! Kelly Long for Supervisor 2020 Campaign Kickoff April 10 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Advanced Motion Controls 3805 Calle Tecata Camarillo, CA 93012 Please RSVP to [email protected] This is a private event. Contact Kelly at 805-206-9853 for any questions. Kelly Long Get Citizensjournal.us Headlines free SUBSCRIPTION. Keep us publishing – DONATE
Board of Supervisors Push through Wildlife Corridor in Major Blow to Property Owners
By Debra Tash Agenda Item 31. Public Hearing Regarding County-Initiated Proposal to Amend the General Plan and Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 18 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (PL16-0127) to Establish a Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors Overlay Zone and a Critical Wildlife Passage Areas Overlay Zone, and to Adopt Regulations for these […]
Supervisor Long Accepts Resignation of County Planning Commissioner Steve Onstot, Reappoints Maggie Kestley as Interim Replacement
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County Supervisor Kelly Long has accepted the resignation of long-serving Ventura County Planning Commissioner Steve Onstot, effective January 17th 2019. Originally appointed by Supervisor Kathy Long in 2009, Onstot served on the Planning Commission for the past ten years and established a reputation as a fair and thoughtful voice with a […]
Recommended County budget sustains services; invests in capital projects, builds reserves
VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors was presented a preliminary budget of $2.23 billion for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 on June 5, 2018. They are expected to approve a final budget following two hearings for public comments on the budget on June 18. “The budget is balanced but tight,” said Mike Powers, County Executive Officer. […]
