2024 Election Guide: Your Voice Matters

In November, voters will determine members of City Council, state legislature, and many other public decision making bodies, along with local and state ballot measures. Further, we hope voters do their due diligence and research the candidates and issues  prior to heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 5.

The WVCBA’s mission is to represent business interests and advocate public policies that promote a healthy economy. As the voice for the interest of business with government, the Alliance promotes economic development, works to improve the regional economy, and protects the interests of Camarillo and Oxnard.​ Our Political Action Committee (PAC) is key to that effort.

The PAC's mission is to seek out, evaluate qualifications of, and endorse candidates for public office who support the ideals of our free enterprise system. Please note that due to state law, only members of the WVCBA Board of Directors may serve on this committee. 

We are pleased to share this Election Guide, which includes our endorsements and resources that may be helpful as you prepare to vote in November. ​

Positions on Local and State Ballot Measures

SUPPORT:

• Local Ballot Measure E: authorizes $285 million bond to continue the construction, modernization and repair of Oxnard Union High School District facilities.
• California State Proposition 34: Requires some healthcare providers to spend almost all revenues from a federal prescription drug program on patient care.
• California State Proposition 36: Increases penalties for certain drug and theft crimes, allowing for felony charges under specific conditions and increasing sentences for other related crimes.

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OPPOSE

• California State Proposition 32: Proposes to increase the minimum wage to $18 per hour.
• California State Proposition 33: Seeks to repeal a state law preventing cities and counties from implementing rent control on properties built after 1995, allowing for broader rent control measures.

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Riverpark Ballot Measures
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In August, the WVCBA Board voted on four local measures that impact residents of Oxnard’s Riverpark neighborhood. All four initiatives focus on special Mello-Roos taxes Riverpark residential and commercial property owners pay to fund maintenance of parks, landscaping and sports fields, flood and storm protection, school grounds upkeep, and police protection. The tax district – Community Facilities District No. 5 – was established in 2005 as Riverpark was being developed.

• SUPPORT: Measure I would keep the tax in place with no changes. It is sponsored by the City of Oxnard with unanimous support of City Council.
• OPPOSE: Measure J would eliminate the special tax completely.
• OPPOSE: Measure K would reduce the maximum special tax by about half.
• OPPOSE: Measure L would place limits how the special tax is used and only fund city services above and beyond standard levels paid for by residents in other communities.

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City of Camarillo
Residents will not see a Councilmember on their November election ballot. In August, the City of Camarillo adopted a resolution to cancel the City Council election for 2024 and confirm the appointments for incumbents Tony Trembley (District 3) and Kevin Kildee (District 4) who were running unopposed for the two open seats. Both had been endorsed by the WVCBA for 2024.

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City of Oxnard
WVCBA endorses the following candidates:

Oxnard City Council
Bryan MacDonald, Mayor
Oscar Madrigal, District 3
Gabriella Rodriguez, District 4 
Michaela Perez, District 6
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City Clerk
Luly Lopez

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United Water Conservation District
WVCBA endorses the following candidates:
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Division 4 – Lynn Maulhardt
Division 5 – Steve Huber (running unopposed)
Division 6 – Keith Ford
Division 7 – Sheldon Berger

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Additional Election & Voting Resources
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Camarillo City Council Districts Official Zone Lookup
Oxnard City Council Interactive District Map
Ventura County District Map

Ventura County Polling Place Location & Information
Ventura County Ballot Drop Box Locations

Voter Registration Status
Register to Vote

Local Election Results