Public Safety & Crime Prevention

• Increased funding for Sheriff patrols and law enforcement presence to help keep neighborhoods safer.

• Boosted funding for the District Attorney’s Office to prosecute fentanyl dealers and strengthen enforcement against illegal drug activity.

• Supported Rapid DNA partnerships to help law enforcement solve crimes faster and improve public safety coordination.

• Helped strengthen local policing by supporting equipment transfers and public safety resources for the Simi Valley Police Department.

 

Fire Safety, Wildfire Preparedness & Emergency Readiness

• Hosted wildfire preparedness events and community safety education to help residents be ready before emergencies happen.

• Supported stronger regional emergency communication planning so first responders and agencies can coordinate during disasters.

• Helped address Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) by working with utility stakeholders and raising concerns about reliability impacts on residents.

 

Mental Health, Homelessness Response & Health Services

• Advanced plans to bring a Crisis Stabilization Unit to Simi Valley so residents can access urgent mental health care closer to home.

• Helped secure land for a psychiatric health facility in Simi Valley to expand treatment capacity for the region.

• Supported behavioral health partnerships to expand access to care in District 4.

• Coordinated with city and county departments to address homelessness-related safety concerns in public spaces.

• Brought mobile mammogram services to Simi Valley to improve access to preventive healthcare and early detection.

 

Supporting Veterans, Families & Local Nonprofits

• Improved and protected the Free Clinic, including a lease extension and facility improvements.

• Expanded support for tattoo removal services through the Free Clinic to help people remove barriers to employment and stability.

• Partnered to deliver thousands of shoes and socks to children in need in Simi Valley and Moorpark.

• Organized quarterly blood drives to strengthen the local emergency blood supply.

 

Infrastructure, Roads & Transportation Safety

• Paved Box Canyon roads to improve driving conditions and reduce wear and tear for residents.

• Moved forward major transportation safety improvements, including progress on the Arroyo Simi suicide bridge barrier project.

• Secured improvements for local road projects in Moorpark and other District 4 communities.

• Solved the Moorpark “Ghost Train” traffic problem to reduce repeated gate closures and improve traffic flow near the Metrolink station.

• Advanced SR-118 weigh station and truck scale efforts to support safer roads and better truck enforcement.

 

Water Reliability, Utilities & Environmental Protection

• Pushed back against major water rate increases and advocated for local ratepayers.

• Advanced major upgrades for water infrastructure, including reservoir refurbishments, well replacements, and sewer system maintenance.

• Supported renewable energy upgrades at water facilities, including solar improvements expected to save ratepayers money over time.

• Raised community concerns and supported safety precautions related to Santa Susana Field Lab cleanup activities.

 

Economic Growth & Cutting Red Tape

• Worked with chambers and city partners to support local economic development in Simi Valley and Moorpark.

• Helped small businesses navigate permitting so local shops and expansions could move forward.

• Modernized the County film program to support productions, jobs, and economic activity.

• Helped advance renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure by working through permitting and regulatory barriers.

 

Government Accountability & Community Leadership

• Improved the structure and efficiency of Board meetings as Chair to make county government more responsive and effective.

• Held town halls and public safety panels to hear directly from residents and share information on key issues.

• Advocated for District 4 priorities at major hearings and commissions to ensure local concerns were represented.

 

Ventura County Board of Supervisors — Countywide Accomplishments (Including District 4)

• Secured state and federal grants to fight drug trafficking, improve forensic processing, and strengthen public safety resources.

• Invested in fire protection, emergency preparedness, and station upgrades across the county.

• Expanded behavioral health services and homelessness response programs through housing, rehousing, and treatment investments.

• Funded road, bridge, storm drain, and traffic signal upgrades to improve safety and reliability countywide.

• Supported water reliability improvements and clean energy investments, including solar and infrastructure planning.

• Funded small business support and workforce development programs to strengthen the local economy.