Sunday, April 26, 2026
📍 Sarzotti Park, Multi-Purpose Room
510 Park Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
SPECIAL GUESTS: Mayor Andy Gilman, Willie Lubka
PLEASE RSVP: MichelleforVC.com/events
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program Begins: 6:00 PM
Club Meeting & Officer Elections: 7:15 PM
(following program)
Your vote is only as secure as the person counting it.
Our County Clerk and Recorder, Michelle Ascencion, is on the ballot for election in the June 2nd Primary Election, facing an opponent who is spreading dangerous misinformation about voter fraud. With nearly 20 years of dedicated public service, Michelle made history as the first woman and person of color to hold this office in 150 years—but more importantly, she has spent her term ensuring every election is secure, accurate, and transparent.
Join the OV Democratic Club for an evening with Michelle. Learn what’s at stake in the June 2nd Primary, how we are combatting voter misinformation, and what you can do to help Michelle continue her vital work for Ventura County.
WHO: Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County Clerk and Recorder
WHEN: Sunday, April 26 | Doors: 5:30 PM | Program: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Sarzotti Park Multi-Purpose Room, 510 Park Ave, Ojai 93023
HOSTED BY: The OV Democratic Club ojaivalleydemocrats.org
SPECIAL GUESTS: Mayor Andy Gilman, Willie Lubka
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Past Meetings in 2025
AGENDA October 26th | 4:30-6:30pm | Doors Open at 4:15pm
Location: WildQi, 410 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
Welcome - OV Democrats - President Starchild
Adopt Minutes from September 28, 2025 meeting Link to minutes:
https://www.ojaivalleydemocrats.org/post/draft-minutes-of-september-28th-meeting
TOPIC: Platform Discussion to help shape campaign for November 2026
Open Discussion/Future Topics
Future Meeting Dates & Topics for Discussion - into the New Year 2026
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Next meeting Date: January 2026 our Annual Membership Meeting
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Possible Dates?
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Topics for Discussion? Volunteers needed for Endorsement
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Committee, Communication
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Ventura County Democratic Central Committee Updates
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Linda Ankeny, attended Central Committee meeting
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Eileen Reimers, VCDCC West County Delegate At-Large
Treasurers Report - Ivan Chen
Bylaws Adopted August 24, 2025 Link to Bylaws:
https://www.ojaivalleydemocrats.org/post/approved-bylaws-august-2025
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Sunday, Sept 28th
TOPIC/SPEAKER:
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PROP 50: Ways to Support in Ventura County
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Speaker: Steven Auclair, County Chair & Executive Officer of Ventura County Democratic Party
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Prop 50: Q & A
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Open Discussion/Future Topics
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Taking Care Of Business... Minutes, Treasurers Report, Volunteer Opportunities.
August 24th | TOPIC: Support Valley Immigrant Community
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Speaker: Jayn Walter of Help of Ojai and
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Speaker: Larry Yee of Ojai Rising
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Adopted Bylaws
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Linda Ankney to support OVDC on VCDCCC Executive Committee
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July 27 | New Officers Elected
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President: Starchild Weivoda
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Secretary: Renee Roth
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1st Vice President: Jeffrey Starkweather
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Treasurer: Ivan Chen
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Assistant Treasurer, Vicky Clarke (appointed by Exec. Committee)
Additional meeting dates: September 28 & October 26
PDF of FINAL Bylaws
PROPOSED Bylaws for 7/27/25 Meeting
Ojai Valley Democratic Club
Approved August 2025