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Impact

Ventura County policy impact and advocacy outcomes.

CoLAB shows up where decisions are made — and delivers results that protect local jobs, farms, housing, water reliability, energy affordability, and land-use policy.

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 policy.

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Signature wins

Proof that the Ventura County coalition delivers.

These highlights show how policy advocacy becomes real‑world outcomes for housing, water, energy, and land use.

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 & trust

Recent accomplishments across Ventura County.

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Momentum

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Land use

Biological Guidelines revised after key issues resolved.

Improved clarity for landowners and local planning decisions.

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Water

Groundwater bill AB2201 stopped after advocacy.

Protected local control and pragmatic water policy.

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Housing

Second dwelling unit size expanded for families.

Created more flexibility for property owners.

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Agriculture

Agricultural grading ordinance proposal halted.

Prevented unnecessary burdens on growers.

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Elections

Measures A & B defeated after coalition outreach.

Protected regional economic stability.

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Housing

Farmworker housing ordinances updated.

Supported workforce housing for local agriculture.

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Agriculture

Hemp cultivation ordinance shaped with local input.

Delivered practical rules for an emerging sector.

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Land use

General Plan settlement delivered policy improvements.

Brought more certainty for farms and businesses.

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Focus area 8 milestones

All focus areas

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Featured win

Recent wins across land use, water, housing, agriculture, and elections.

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Impact timeline

Progress, year by year in Ventura County.

Explore the most recent advocacy milestones across Ventura County policy areas.

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.