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 — Next Meeting —

Sunday, September 6, 2026 
Doors open 4:30pm; meeting starts 5:00pm
Ojai Art Center
 

Note: The August 16 meeting was rescheduled to September 6 due to a heavy run of events in the intervening weeks.

Key Updates & Agenda Topics

• At-Large Voting Initiative Petition: The initiative petition to restore at-large voting in Ojai is under review by the Ojai City Attorney's Office. Expected to be ready the week of Sept 1.

• California Democratic Council (CalDC): Affiliate status Pending. The Executive Committee meets Sept 8.

• Discussed Bylaws with Kristol on Sept 1, 2026.

• VCDCC Charter Appeal:  Compliance Review Commission (CRC) met Wednesday, August 26, decided renewal of our club's charter needed to be redone in an open meeting (not Executive Session). VCDCC scheduled special meeting for Sept 1 at 6:30pm.  We are hoping for a fair and open discussion, and renewal of our charter with VCDCC.

• August 26 Ojai Town Hall facilitated by Councilwoman Leslie Rule with  VC Sheriff's Fryhoff---we learned there is little to no support for immigrants in our community, and securing our ballots for the November 3 election is up to us---mail in ballots early for best results.

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Local November 2026 Ballot 

Three Ojai City Council seats, the Mayor's race, and three Ojai Unified School Board trustee seats are on the ballot.

• Mayor: Andy Gilman (incumbent) — running unopposed

• District 1: Leslie Rule (incumbent)

• District 2: Rachel Lang (incumbent)

• District 3: Whitman — (incumbent) unopposed

General Election: November 3, 2026. Discussion themes to be raised: fire safety, housing, affordability, economic diversification, public safety.

Organizational Note

Ojai Valley Democrats (DBA Ojai Valley Democratic Club) is seeking affiliation with the California Democratic Council (CalDC.org). OVDC is not currently associated with any county Democratic party or the California Democratic Party. FPPC ID #1273442

Contact

Renee Roth, Secretary — infoovdc@gmail.com