Every year, real wins for Ventura County.

15-year Annual Meeting convened regional leaders

Celebrated coalition milestones and strengthened member connections.

Spring Fling sold out for the second year

Expanded fundraising support for CoLAB advocacy and education programs.

Circle the Wagons: fuel supply briefing

Educational briefing focused on transportation fuel supply and cost impacts.

Monthly WHEEL briefings maintained

Member‑only policy updates across Water, Housing, Energy, Environment, and Land Use.

Delta Conveyance advocacy and briefings

Member updates on water infrastructure and long‑term reliability.

WHEEL meetings expanded focus

Briefings on water regulations, housing affordability, energy costs, and land‑use updates.

Water supply Op‑Eds and public outreach

Public messaging on Ventura County water reliability and local control.

Mountain Fire disaster resources

Recovery resources for affected farms and businesses after the 2024 fire.

General Plan settlement achieved

Collaborative agreement protecting agriculture and workable land‑use policy.

WHEEL policy recaps published

Monthly updates to keep members aligned on fast‑moving issues.

Sustainability & Safety WHEEL meeting

Member briefings on safety priorities and regulatory updates.

Wildlife corridor lawsuit

Court of Appeal ruling; continued legal action and expert engagement.

General Plan lawsuit settlement process

County entered settlement talks after adoption of the 2040 General Plan.

Steelhead trout listing response

Expert engagement on potential impacts to agriculture and water.

Groundwater bill AB2201 stopped

Successfully advocated to halt harmful legislation.

WHEEL meetings delivered

Monthly briefings across five policy areas.

Farmworker housing + ADU policy wins

Expanded options supporting farmworker housing and ADUs.

Circle the Wagons education series

Two educational events with 300+ attendees.

Energy industry advocacy

Leadership in opposing SB1137 and highlighting energy impacts.

Meet the Candidates forum

Non‑partisan forum reaching 7,000+ viewers.

Wildlife corridor litigation update

Appeal filed to challenge the Habitat Connectivity Overlay Zone.

WHEEL meetings expanded

Monthly member briefings across policy domains.

Farmworker housing approved

Somis Ranch project advanced as a streamlined housing model.

COVID permit fee relief

Eliminated fees for temporary outdoor use to support local businesses.

General Plan amendment

Traffic study basis in the County’s General Plan was revised.

Circle the Wagons: Water Heist

Public educational event with 400+ attendees.

General Plan lawsuit filed

Legal challenge to address impacts to agriculture and business.

Wildlife Corridor Ordinance stalled

Litigation and public outreach challenged restrictive zoning.

Hemp ordinance adopted

Permanent ordinance protecting residents and hemp farmers.

WHEEL meetings launched

Monthly briefings created across policy domains.

Wildlife Corridor Ordinance amendments

Advocacy efforts pressured County to reduce impacts.

Ventura County Agricultural Plan updates

Input on future farming, land use, and policy direction.

Best Available Science challenged

Highlighted issues in Habitat Connectivity analysis.

General Plan Updates engagement

Member participation in long‑term planning.

Environmental policies monitored

Tracked regulatory changes affecting local industries.

Groundwater sustainability advocacy

Engagement on SGMA and groundwater management.

Wells maintained and protected

Supported local water reliability efforts.

Gasoline tax engagement

Advocacy on SB1 impacts to local businesses.

General Plan update involvement

Continued work on long‑term county planning.

Water Quality Control Board engagement

Input on agricultural water regulations.

Amendment to Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources

Policy efforts to protect working lands.

State legislative engagement

SB1, AB626, and other bills impacting local industries.

Annual Agricultural Act contributions

Insights into local agricultural conditions.

Agricultural water policies

Engagement with state agencies on drought response.

Oil and gas regulatory input

Advocacy on policies affecting local energy.

Watershed policy work

Support for balanced watershed regulations.

County General Plan involvement

Ongoing engagement with planning updates.

Farm Bureau collaboration

Joint efforts on advocacy and public messaging.

Amendment to Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources

Advocacy to protect Ventura County working lands.

Pesticide safety advocacy

Public engagement around school buffer zones and safety.

Multiple agency engagement

Represented members across county and state agencies.

Pest monitoring and pesticide policy

Policy input on pest management regulations.

State regulatory engagement

Advocacy on statewide environmental and water regulations.

Hydraulic fracturing and energy policy

Engagement on energy policy impacts in Ventura County.

Water supply advocacy

Opposition to large fines for water deliveries.

Food safety policy engagement

Input on state‑level food safety regulations.