Speakers
All current and recent members of Ojai City Council and Ojai Unified School District who are registered Democrats have been invited to speak.
The Club will hear from retired city council members Ryan Blatz, Randy Haney and Bill Weirick about the highlights of their 8 years of service and future plans. Also, we'll hear from City Councilpersons Suza Francina, Rachel Lang and Leslie Rule and OUSD Trustees Jim Halverson and Atticus Reyes on their top priorities. Apologies from: Rebecca Chandler, Matt LaVere, Phil Moncharsh, Kevin Ruf, Betsy Stix, Andrew Whitman Officer Election The Club will be electing officers at this meeting. Nominated by the Club board to serve as officers: President: Jeffrey Starkweather, retired attorney and newspaper publisher, Ojai Planning Commissioner Treasurer: Kathryn Donwen, Recruiter, R.A.M. Healthcare Consulting and recent candidate for Ojai City Council Secretary: Sean Higdon, Senior Regulatory Counsel at One Medical Vice Presidents: John Brooks, retired journalist, CFROG founding member and First Amendment Foundation board member Randy Haney, former City Council member, Chamber of Commerce board member and President of Haney Landscaping Sean McDermott, retired tech executive, Rotary Club of Ojai board member and Co-Founder of Incubate Ventura
Nominations for these positions can also be made from the floor during the meeting. Only active (paid) members are eligible to nominate or vote. Future Meetings We will also be seeking your input on what topics you would like the club to host as speakers or forums at our meetings later in 2023. Membership Reminder We encourage everyone to sign up or renew club membership for $30 at the meeting or preferably using ActBlue by clicking here. Your donations allow our club to educate and advocate for democratic values on critical issues facing the valley. Note the meeting is open to the public, regardless of your membership status or party registration. All are welcome! - Jeffrey Starkweather President, Ojai Valley Democratic Club
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