City of Ventura Announces New Sidewalk Repair Reimbursement Program
PRESS RELEASE City of Ventura City of Ventura Announces New Sidewalk Repair Reimbursement Program Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura is pleased to announce the Safe Sidewalks Program, a reimbursement program funded by Measure O that aims to help expedite sidewalk repair needs throughout the City by covering a portion of the repair costs for individual […]
City of Ventura names VenturaWaterPure program director
Ventura, Calif. — Ventura City Manager Alex D. McIntyre is pleased to announce the hiring of Linda Sumansky as the new VenturaWaterPure Program Director, following a competitive nationwide recruitment. She joins Ventura from the City of Santa Barbara where she led a variety of engineering projects. With over 35 years of experience, 19 in the water industry, […]
City of Ventura Bans Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Food and Beverage Containers
Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura joins more than 100 California cities and counties in banning the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) containers to reduce the amount of polystyrene litter in the environment. Starting on July 1, 2021, the City of Ventura will prohibit the use of (EPS) containers used by food and beverage providers. “As a […]
Apply for City of Ventura Community Partnerships Grant Program by March 29
Ventura, Calif. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Ventura’s 2021 Community Partnerships Grant Program (CPGP), which is awarded annually to support locally based nonprofit social and environmental service organizations that provide services to City of Ventura residents. Grants range in size from $1,000 to $20,000 and are awarded on a competitive […]
Ventura | Important Information About District 4 Councilmember 🗞️
“ We are weary of politicians’ politicians. We want ours.” —Gerald Stanley Lee, American Author On Saturday, February 20, 2021, the Ventura City Council will have the opportunity to select a new City Councilmember to join them for the next two years. This situation gives four of the six City Councilmembers the power to […]
City of Ventura invites the community to attend General Plan virtual meetings
Ventura, CA. — Community members, local businesses, and community groups are invited to participate in the first of many engagement opportunities as the City develops a new long-term vision through the creation of an updated General Plan, themed “Our Vision, Our Future.” The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) will kick off the first virtual public meeting […]
Call the Right Play for Super Bowl LV
Call the Right Play for Super Bowl LV Pass the Keys to a Sober Driver Before the Big Game Begins Ventura, Calif. — When Super Bowl LV kicks off, will you be prepared? Whether you’re cheering for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Kansas City Chiefs, you must start with a game plan that prevents driving […]
Ventura Water shares proposed rate adjustments with the community
Ventura, Calif. — On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the City of Ventura’s Water Commission unanimously voted to approve the proposed five-year water and wastewater rate increases. The recommended adjustments include a maximum annual rate increase of 7% for water service and 6% for wastewater service for the next five years. For the average homeowners, it is […]
This Bad Decision Cost You Money – Ventura
Share Tweet Forward “ The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. ” —Confucius No one makes a lifetime commitment based on a single moment in time. Yet, the Ventura City Council made just such a commitment. In November 2020, they awarded […]
VenturaWaterPure is selected to apply for the EPA’s Loan Program
Ventura, Calif. — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the City of Ventura’s potable reuse project, VenturaWaterPure, is among the 55 projects across 20 states invited to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. WIFIA is a federal credit program that offers low-interest loans to finance clean water […]
