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CoLAB VC

Impact

The outcomes that move Ventura County forward.

CoLAB shows up where decisions are made — and delivers results that protect local jobs, farms, and communities.

Policy wins Member outcomes Community resilience
15 Years of advocacy
1000 Member organizations
28 Industries represented

Latest win

General Plan settlement

A multi‑year effort protecting Ventura County agriculture, local control, and workable land‑use policies.

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Signature wins

Proof that the coalition delivers.

These highlights show how policy advocacy becomes real‑world outcomes.

Member benefits

Land use

General Plan settlement

Collaborative agreement protecting agriculture and workable land-use policy.

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Water

Water reliability advocacy

Briefings and outreach on long-term infrastructure and supply planning.

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Disaster response

Mountain Fire recovery

Coordinated resources for affected members and communities.

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Impact timeline

Progress, year by year.

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Full accomplishments

2025

Highlights

  • 15-year Annual Meeting convening members and partners.
  • Spring Fling sold out again; expanded community support.
  • Circle the Wagons briefing on fuel supply and economic impact.

2024

Highlights

  • Delta Conveyance briefings and advocacy for water reliability.
  • WHEEL briefings across all five issue areas.
  • Disaster recovery resources for the Mountain Fire.

2023

Highlights

  • General Plan settlement and member updates.
  • WHEEL Sustainability & Safety meeting and policy briefings.
  • Coalition growth and member outreach initiatives.