Novotopia Guide to Ventura County Elections November 2012
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Offices
Ventura County Supervisor, District 1
Fillmore, City Council Clerk Treasurer
Ojai, City Council Clerk Treasurer
Oxnard, Oxnard Union High School District board Mayor Council Clerk Treasurer
Ventura County Supervisor, District 1
District 1 includes the cities of Ventura, Saticoy, part of north Oxnard and the Ojai Valley| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bennett | Ventura County Supervisor, District 1 | Campaign Page | latimes - vcstar - kadytv | |
| Bob Roper | retired county fire chief | Campaign Page | VCStar vcreporter - facebook |
Camarillo City Council Official website
Two open seats. Councilman Don Waunch isn't seeking re-election. Smartvoter| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kildee | Councilmember /Business Owner | vcstar - thecamarilloacorn facebook - KevinKildee@verizon.net | ||
| Bill Little | Retired City Manager | vcstar - thecamarilloacorn - jwmlittle@verizon.net | ||
| Puneet Sharma | Educator/Businessman | Campaign Page | TO Acorn - sharma@sharma4council.com | |
| Matt Lorimer | Business Manager | Stem Cells Yes - VC Star 9/2012 - mattlo1@juno.com | ||
| David Schlangen | Project Manager | VCStar 10/2012 - TO Acron 10/2012 - david@david52012.com | ||
| Chris Valenzano | Businessman/Military Reservist | Campaign Page | TO Acorn |
Fillmore, City Council Official website
Seven candidates are competing for three council seats. Councilman Steve Conaway is not running.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamey Brooks | Fillmore City Council member/Pastor/Teacher | vcstar - brooksjamey@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Gayle Washburn | Fillmore City Council member | VC Star EC - VC Star - gaylewashburn@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Sandy Pella | Special Needs Instructor | TO Acorn - | ||
| Rick Neal | Local Businessman/Firefighter | fillmoregazette - rickneal524@gmail.com | ||
| Douglas Tucker | Administrator | VC Star EC - fillmoregazette - drtomb10@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Manuel Minjares | Property Supervisor | VC Star EC - fillmoregazette - mminjares@gmail.com | ||
| Alex Mollkoy | Businessman/Animal Rescuer | Letter to the fillmore gazette |
Fillmore, City Clerk Official website
| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Westling | Fillmore City Clerk /Retired Aerospace Manager | discuspop@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Nancy Meyer | Medical Billing Manager | VCStar EC - fillmoregazette - bultaco72b@gmail.com |
Fillmore, City Treasurer Official website
Treasurer Norma Gutierrez is not running.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Donahue | Registered Tax Preparer | smartvoter - gracedonahue@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Shannon Godfrey | Fiscal Assistant for city of Filmore | Fillmore Gazette - VC Star - luvcali@att.net |
Moorpark, Mayor Official website
Council incumbents Keith Millhouse and Roseann Mikos will face challenger Ken Simons, with two seats up for grabs.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Parvin | Mayor of Moorpark | toacorn - jparvin@ci.moorpark.ca.us |
Moorpark, City Council Official website
Council incumbents Keith Millhouse and Roseann Mikos will face challenger Ken Simons, with two seats up for grabs.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Millhouse | Moorpark City Council member | vcstar - kmillhouse@mlglaw.net | ||
| Roseann Mikos | Moorpark City Council member | vcstar - mikos2008@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Ken Simons | Business Executive | VCStar EC vcstar - ken4council@gmail.com |
Ojai, City Council Official website
Three candidates qualified for two council seats: incumbent Betsy Clapp and challengers Robert Daddi and Severo Lara. Councilwoman Sue Horgan isn't running.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Clapp | Ojai City Council member | VCStar 8/2012 - vcreporter - OVN - | ||
| Robert Daddi | Businessman/Insurance Agent | VCStar 8/2012 - VCStar 10/2012 - OVN - vcreporter - | ||
| Severo Lara | Businessman/Landscape Contractor | vcstar - OVN - VCStar 10/2012 - vcreporter - |
Ojai, City Clerk Official website
City Clerk Rhonda Basore is running unopposed.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Basore | Appointed City Clerk | vcstar |
Ojai, City Treasurer Official website
City Treasurer Alan Rains is running unopposed.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Rains | Ojai City Treasurer | keyt |
Oxnard, Oxnard Union High School District board Official website
two open seats wikipedia| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Davis | Retired District Superintendent - | ouhsd - latimes 2001 - thecamarilloacorn 2012-06 - thecamarilloacorn 2012-08 - vcstar 8/26 - 4garydavis@gmail.com | ||
| Michael De Martino | Composer | - vcstar 8/26 - mikedemartino@mac.com | ||
| Steven Hall | College Math Teacher | - vcstar 8/26 - electstevehall@gmail.com | ||
| Sylvia Alejandra Lizama | Accounting Assistant/Mother | - vcstar 8/26 - |
Current mayor,
Tom Holden is not seeking reelection.
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| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Ramirez | Oxnard City Council Memeber | Campaign Page | Amigos 805 - endorsments vcstar 10/26/2012 forum | |
| Donald Thibeault | Retired Lieutenant-Colonel | Campaign Page | VCStar - LATimes - amigos805 - vcstar 10/26/2012 forum linkedin - grand jury reports - | |
| Tim Flynn | Oxnard City Council Memeber /Teacher | Campaign Page | vcstar tri-county sentry forum - vcstar 10/26/2012 forum the lighthouse news | |
| Irene Pinkard | Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Oxnard | Campaign Page | vcstar announcement - vcstar 10/26/2012 forum tri-county sentry forum - the lighthouse news |
Oxnard, City Council Official website
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Oxnard, City Clerk Official website
The City Clerk's Office is responsible for the care of official records and documents of the City such as agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and for providing and maintaining legal and historical records and information.The City Clerk also coordinates all municipal and special elections held by the City, coordinates the annual boards, commissions, and committees recruitment process, administers a citywide records management program, and administers regulations relating to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Martinez |
Oxnard City Clerk | 1993 new clerk under fire - 1995 recount - 1994 pay raise - | ||
| Larry Stein | accountant | Campaign Page | dispute - Ox Jo Oxnard utility rates - tri-county sentry forum - | |
| Jose Torres | Teacher | Campaign Page | VCStar - tri-county sentry forum - facebook |
Oxnard, City Treasurer Official website
It is the responsibility of the City Treasurer’s Office to receive and safekeep all funds received by the City. It is the mission of the City Treasurer’s Office to efficiently manage and protect public funds while providing the highest level of customer service.SLO Grand Jury Report: ELECTING CITY TREASURERS AND CLERKS: WISE OR OTHERWISE?
| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Navas |
Oxnard City Treasurer | corporationwiki - 2008 election tri-county sentry forum - | ||
| Martin Jones | Campaign Page |
VCStar article from 2011 -
Comments in the Star. Measure O opposition 2008 - 2008 Blogspot - 2009 VC Reporter - |
Port Hueneme, City Council Official website
Three council candidates will try for two seats: incumbents Douglas Breeze and Sylvia Munoz Schnopp and challenger Richard Carrillo.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Breeze | Mayor for the City of Port Hueneme | vcstar - smartvoter - vcstar - douglasbreeze@yahoo.com | ||
| Sylvia Munoz Schnopp | Port Hueneme City Council Member | VCStar EC - vcstar - sylviaschnopp@yahoo.com | ||
| Richard Carrillo | Retired DMV Investigator | Campaign Page | VCStar EC - vcstar - Letter to vcstar - facebook - elect.carrillo2012@gmail.com |
Santa Paula, City Council Official website
Two council seats are in play, with four candidates on the ballot: incumbents Fred Robinson and James Tovias and residents Martin Hernandez and Duane Ashby.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Robinson | - vcstar santa-paula-city-council-candidates - | |||
| James Tovias | - vcstar santa-paula-city-council-candidates - | |||
| Martin Hernandez | vcstar santa-paula-city-council-candidates - vcstar - pcnova54@gmail.com | |||
| Duane Ashby | santapaulatimes - vcstar - duane.ashby@ncogroup.com |
Santa Paula, City Clerk Official website
City Clerk Judy Rice is running unopposed.SLO Grand Jury Report: ELECTING CITY TREASURERS AND CLERKS: WISE OR OTHERWISE?
| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Rice | Santa Paula, City Clerk | - vcstar - |
Santa Paula, City Treasurer Official website
City Treasurer Sandra Easley is running unopposed.SLO Grand Jury Report: ELECTING CITY TREASURERS AND CLERKS: WISE OR OTHERWISE?
| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Easley | Santa Paula City Treasurer | vcstar - |
Simi Valley, Mayor Official website
Mayor Bob Huber will face Ken Sandberg.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Huber | Simi Mayor - | Campaign Page | - vcstar - dennert - | |
| Ken Sandberg | Computer System Administrator | Campaign Page | - vcstar - smartvoter - VCStar 10/2012 - 411gun - |
Simi Valley, City Council Official website
Seven council candidates will vie for two seats: incumbents Steve Sojka and Barbra Williamson and challengers Randy Nemecek, Keith Mashburn, Eric Halub, Mark Littleton Jr. and Timothy Shannon.| Name | Party | Occupation | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Sojka | Simi City Council member - | VCStar 10/2012 - VCStar 8/2012 - | ||
| Barbra Williamson | Simi City Council member - | VCStar 10/2012 - VCStar 8/2012 - | ||
| Randy Nemecek | Retired Executive/ Boardmember | VCStar 10/2012 - VCStar 8/2012 - | ||
| Keith Mashburn | Retired Fire Chief | VCStar 10/2012 - VCStar 8/2012 - | ||
| Eric Halub | Security Officer | youtube - VCStar 8/2012 - | ||
| Mark Littleton Jr. | Information Technology Executive | VCStar 8/2012 - VCStar 10/2012 - | ||
| Timothy Shannon | Small Business Owner | VCStar 8/2012 - VCStar 10/2012 - |
Thousand Oaks, City Council Official website
Council incumbent Jacqui Irwin and eight others — Ed Jones, Al Adam, Vernon Williams, Mic Farris, Raymond Sobrino Jr., Deborah Birenbaum, Marlon Delano Williams and Jim Bruno — will compete for two seats. Although Councilman Tom Glancy died in May, his term would have ended this year, so the vacancy is for a regular four-year term.Back to top