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Ojai Valley News, Friday, July 24, 2026 by Rob Shepyer Thank you Anthony and Carol for sponsoring this initiative petition!

Friday, July 24, 2026 Rob Shepyer rob@ojaivalleynews.com Ojai Valley Democratic Club president, Starchild Weivoda, addresses the OVDC meeting on July 19 with Ventura County Democratic Central Committee Second Vice Chair, Marco Cuevas. After being told by the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee, in a mass email to their member roster, to remove the word “Democratic” from its name, the Ojai Valley Democratic Club chose to keep the name and hold a meeting July 19. VCDCC

The California Democratic Party (CDP) is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, friendly, safe, supportive, and harassment-free environment for members, employees, and all others associated with the CDP. The CDP expects all leaders, members, employees, and others associated with the CDP to act professionally, respecting the personal rights and dignities of all individuals involved with the party so as to create a productive, inclusive environment for all. All individ

Agenda Doors: 4:30 pm Meeting: 5:00-6:30pm ​​​ Welcome - President of OVDC, Starchild Weivoda Adopt Minutes from last meeting Charter renewal status with VCDCC Options for OVDC? Support Appointing Transition Team Candidate Endorsements Nov 2026 Elections Voter Initiative Petition Immigrant /Minority/ ICE - Questions for Town Hall Treasurers Report New Business? Next meeting: August 16 ​​​​ ​ 📅 SAVE THE DATES: November 3, 2026 General Election​ - YOUR VOTE MATTERS!...

OJAI, Calif. — July16 — The Ojai Valley Democratic Club (OVDC) intends to continue serving Democratic voters in the Ojai Valley. On June 23, the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee (VCDCC) voted not to renew OVDC's charter. OVDC has formally appealed the decision to the Compliance and Review Commission of the California Democratic Party; the appeal was filed July 13. Background: OVDC applied for charter renewal on April 1, 2026, and met all requirements for recharteri

It's Time to Talk About Ojai's District Elections Six years ago, under leadership of Mayor Johnny Johnston, Ojai switched from citywide ("at-large") City Council elections to voting by district. The change wasn't really a choice — it was a response to a legal threat. Four council members voted yes, one voted no. Now, new evidence suggests that threat may no longer hold up, and the City is taking a fresh look at whether it's time to go back to what worked for many years. How

July 19 and August 16 Meetings Start at 4:30 at the Ojai Art Center

Important local elections are coming up and we need all experienced hands on deck. Can we count on you? Will you consider REjoining the Ojai Valley Democrats? With 3 Ojai City Council seats, the Mayor's race, and 3 OUSD School Board trustee seats all on the November ballot, this is going to be one of the most consequential local election seasons. Who are the candidates? What are the issues? Who truly understands the challenges facing our community and can earn OUR vote? CAND

At our last OVDC meeting, members supported the Executive Committee Drafting a Resolution in support of returning to at-large voting where council members are elected city wide. This was on the Ojai City Council Agenda for Tuesday, May 12, and again on May 26, 2026. OVDC emailed our Resolution 26-01 for Public Comment. We advocate for all members of the Ojai community to contact their council members and submit public comments in support of at-large voting. Download OVDC Re

RETURN TO AT-LARGE VOTING of Ojai City Council Members

Ojai Valley Democratic Club Agenda - April 26, 2026 Meeting at Sarzotti Park, Multi-purpose Room, Park Road, Ojai OjaiValleyDemocrats.org 5:30 pm Doors Open: existing member renew membership, new members JOIN 6:00 pm Welcome: President Starchild Weivoda Speakers: TOPIC: Who Is Guarding Your VOTE? Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County Clerk - Recorder Willie Lubka, Update on Immigrant Rights movements in Ventura County Ojai Mayor Andy Gilman: City Council Priorities/Activities 7:

An Evening with Ventura County Clerk - Recorder Michelle Ascencion 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 Speaker Program Begins: 6:00 PM OVDC Meeting & Officer Elections: 7:30 PM (following Speakers) ​ Your vote is only as secure as the person counting it. Protecting the integrity of elections is especially important in

An Evening with Ventura County Clerk - Recorder Michelle Ascencion Sunday, April 26, 2026 📍 Sarzotti Park, Multi-Purpose Room 510 Park Road, Ojai, CA 93023 SPECIAL GUESTS: Mayor Andy Gilman, Willie Lubka PLEASE RSVP: MichelleforVC.com/events Doors Open: 5:30 PM Speaker Program Begins: 6:00 PM ​Club Meeting & Officer Elections: 7:30 PM (following Speakers) OJAI VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB presents ​ Your vote is only as secure as the person counting it. Protecting the integrity o

The Ojai Valley Democratic Club invites you to a special community meeting to help shape our 2026 Platform — a vision for a livable, fair, and resilient Ojai Valley. Date: October 26 TIME: 4:30-6:30pm Doors Open: 4:15 PM 📍 NEW Location: WildQi, 410 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai TOPIC: Developing the Ojai Valley Democratic Club Platform for the 2026 Election. Together, we’ll discuss our “Focus for the Future” — priorities that matter most to our community, from housing and wildfire

NO KINGS WAS A SUCCESS! VOTE YES on PROP 50! The Ojai Valley Democratic Club invites you to a special community meeting to help shape our 2026 Platform — a vision for a livable, fair, and resilient Ojai Valley. Date: October 26 TIME: 4:40-6:30pm Doors Open: 4:15 PM 📍 NEW Location: WildQi, 410 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai TOPIC: Developing the Ojai Valley Democratic Club Platform for the 2026 Election. Together, we’ll discuss our “Focus for the Future” — priorities that matter mos

Volunteers needed for tabling at Farmers Market, getting signs out, literature dropped off, voters to vote! 10/06/25 Vote by Mail ballots...

Steven Auclair, Chair of the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee (VCDCC) joined us to provide background and materials on Prop 50, and ways to get involved to support the campaign. Ojai Valley Democratic Club – Minutes, September 28, 2025 Ojai Art Center Three guests attended, and seven members of the OVDC were present, meeting quorum requirements. The meeting was called to order by VC Dems President Star at 4:40 p.m. The agenda was adopted and the minutes from the p