Voting FAQs

*VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AREA 2*

Mike Teasdale – VC Board of Education – Incumbent

Active in non-profits including Social Justice Fund for Ventura County. Priorities include making schools safe from drugs and violence, work-ready apprenticeships, support for Special Education teachers

 

*VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, AREA 2*

Jessica Weihe – VC Community College District - Nonprofit Director/Businesswoman

Professional insight into modern approaches to communication and marketing, future focused with young children in local schools, community influencer with proven history of standing up to pressure from far-right special interests *see anonymous mommy, committed to inclusion at all levels of public education

 

*CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES: VOTING IN AREAS 2,3,4 ONLY*

Lisa Powell – CVUSD Trustee Area 2 – Education Research Consultant

CVUSD Parent, social work training informs her commitment to inclusive public education as a cornerstone of community, goals: prepare all students, support teacher excellence, strengthen community connections

Bill Gorback – CVUSD Trustee Area 3 - School Counselor/Trustee

Current trustee w/4 years on board, faithful friend to public education, advocates for welcoming learning environments for all students

Cindy Goldberg – CVUSD Trustee Area 4 - Governing Board Member, Conejo Valley Unified School District

Current trustee w/4 years on board, long history of service to local schools via advisory committees, non-profits, and parent organizations. Works hard to cultivate strong working relationships.

 

*COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 2ND DISTRICT*

Claudia Bill-de la Peña – Thousand Oaks City Councilmember

Rejects special interest control of county by Big Oil and Land Speculators. Focused on Safety, Prosperity, Quality of life for residents of Ventura County. Her multicultural upbringing and deep knowledge of our community make her uniquely qualified to serve. “Ventura County is not for sale”

 

*THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL: VOTE FOR ALL 3*

Kyle Rohrbach – TO City Council – Producer/Youth Advisor

Service to youth and community groups, advocates for focus on future, professional people wrangler

David Newman – TO City Council – Planning Commissioner/Businessman*

Fierce defender of livability via housing people can afford, bike and pedestrian access, preserving what makes TO a great community while boosting economic vitality. No giveaways to special interests

Bob Engler – TO City Council – Councilmember/Retired Firefighter

Incumbent doing great work.  Advocates for local non-profits, housing, businesses and listening to everyone

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*CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DIRECTOR: VOTE FOR ALL 3*

Marissa Buss – CRPD Director – Mother/Business Owner

Long history of service via community non-profits, has young kids that make use of CRPD programs/facilities, firefighter family

Chaise Rasheed – CRPD Director - Caregiver/Web Designer

Active on city/county commissions, offers valuable insight into issues affecting community members facing obstacles because of race, age, ability, or income. “A voice for the Conejo Valley’s backyard”

Connie “Tie” Gutierrez – CRPD Director – Mother/Business Owner

Local business owner who loves the parks and open space. Focused on keeping and creating community programs that are welcoming and accessible to everyone.