Energy · 2025
Circle the Wagons fuel supply briefing
Educational session on transportation fuel supply and economic risk.
Outcome: Members informed on energy policy impacts.
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Advocacy wins
Advocacy Wins: outcomes that move Ventura County forward.
A living record of CoLAB’s most recent policy wins, community victories, and member outcomes.
Coalition scale
15 years of advocacy
1,000+ member organizations
28 industries represented
Updated quarterly as new wins are documented.
Wins dashboard
2023–2025 wins and outcomes.
Filter by issue area or year to see the outcomes that members point to most.
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Highlighting the most recent policy and community wins.
Community · 2025
15-year Annual Meeting convening
Regional leaders aligned on policy priorities and coalition milestones.
Outcome: Strengthened partner network and member engagement.
Read moreCommunity · 2025
Spring Fling sold out (second year)
Signature fundraiser supporting advocacy and education.
Outcome: Expanded program funding for the year ahead.
Read moreLand use · 2025
Ventura City General Plan engagement
Comments and advocacy to protect working lands and local planning balance.
Outcome: Local input reflected in plan discussions.
Read moreWater · 2024
Delta Conveyance advocacy and briefings
Member updates on water infrastructure and reliability planning.
Outcome: Coalition alignment on long-term supply security.
Read moreRecovery · 2024
Mountain Fire recovery resources
Webinars and aid resources for affected farms and businesses.
Outcome: Faster recovery guidance for impacted members.
Read moreHousing · 2024
Housing affordability updates
Briefings on housing bonds, affordability impacts, and workforce housing.
Outcome: Clearer guidance for housing-related policy decisions.
Read moreEnvironment · 2024
Ag Order compliance education
WHEEL sessions on regulatory requirements and mitigation strategies.
Outcome: Member readiness for compliance timelines.
Read moreLand use · 2023
General Plan settlement
Collaborative agreement protecting agriculture and workable land-use policy.
Outcome: Clearer policies for local landowners.
Read moreLand use · 2023
Property rights victories spotlighted
Highlighted landmark Supreme Court rulings limiting regulatory overreach.
Outcome: Stronger precedent for local landowner protections.
Read moreWater · 2023
Water recharge flexibility advocacy
Public commentary and member briefings on aquifer recharge solutions.
Outcome: Aligned local agencies and landowners on water resilience.
Read moreEnvironment · 2023
Agricultural pest quarantine response
Updates on HLB and Queensland Fruit Fly quarantines and impacts.
Outcome: Protected local agriculture with timely guidance.
Read moreCommunity · 2023
Sustainability & Safety WHEEL meeting
Regional safety briefing and regulatory updates for members.
Outcome: Coordinated response to safety and compliance issues.
Read moreSignature win
A landmark settlement that clarified policy for local agriculture and businesses.
“The General Plan settlement established clearer guidance for working lands and local control.”
