Ventura’s Latest News About Pension Woes
“ Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You’ll find they haven’t half the strength you think they have.” —Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Ventura’s unfunded pension liabilities continued to grow in 2019 to $218.6 million. The City of Ventura continues to sink deeper into debt to pay for city employees’ present and future […]
The City of Ventura refinances debt, saving ratepayers over $15 million
Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura recently refinanced large portions of Ventura Water’s outstanding debt, resulting in a $15.95 million savings. Bonds and low-interest loans are commonly utilized to fund large-scale capital improvement projects. In 2005, the City received $20 million from the Safe Drinking Water State Refunding Fund to finance improvements to the Avenue […]
City of Ventura names new human resources director
Ventura, Calif. — Ventura City Manager Alex D. McIntyre is pleased to announce the hiring of Danielle Keys as the new Human Resources Director, following a competitive nationwide recruitment. She joins the City from the Ventura County Fire Department, where she led its human resources efforts. With over 18 years of public sector experience, Danielle has […]
New Ventura City Councilmembers sworn in
Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura has sworn-in three newly elected Councilmembers at the City Council reorganization meeting hosted on Monday, December 14, 2020. Doug Halter, Mike Johnson, and Joe Schroeder each took oaths of office for council districts 2, 3 and 7. The new members join the seven-seat Council, which includes Mayor Sofia Rubalcava (District […]
City of Ventura invites the community to participate in a Parks Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura is hosting a scavenger hunt to encourage the community to enjoy local parks and showcase hidden gems and landmarks. The Scavenger Hunt Challenge takes place at eight participating city parks, including: Hobert Park Chumash Park Junanamaria Park Montalvo Hill Park Marion Cannon Park Thille Park Blanch Reynolds Park Kellogg Park […]
City of Ventura and partners provide meal kits to community members in need just in time for Thanksgiving
Ventura, Calif. – Last week, the City of Ventura, Aera Energy, and the Downtown Lions Club partnered together to host its 19th annual Thanksgiving basket donation event. More than 100 low-income families received Thanksgiving meal kits that were prepared in to-go baskets, and included a turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rolls, yams, […]
City of Ventura Launches General Plan Update
Ventura, CA. — This week, the City of Ventura launches the first phase of public engagement activities to update the General Plan. The theme of the update “Our Vision. Our Future,” reflects the importance of encouraging community members to be involved in shaping Ventura’s quality of life for the next 20 to 30 years. “The General […]
City of Ventura Gets to Decide the RV Camping Issue in the North Avenue Area, Not Just the Board of Supervisors
It may raise the question of the equal protection clause of the Constitution, such that it will be legal everywhere, not just there. On the Rincon, on PCH, the County charges for parking on the ocean front. Whether the County or Caltrans actually owns the property on PCH is another question. It looks like the […]
Apply for City of Ventura Cultural Funding Grant Funding by November 19
Ventura, Calif. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Ventura’s 2021 Cultural Funding Grant Program, which is awarded annually to support locally based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. . Grants range in size from $1,000 to $20,000 and are awarded on a competitive basis with a total of $90,000 available. Funds are unrestricted and […]
The City of Ventura Receives Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting Award for the 29th Consecutive Year
Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2019. This year marks the 29th consecutive year that the City has received this award. […]
