Water
Groundwater sustainability, supply reliability, and infrastructure.
WHEEL news
Monthly policy recaps with context, clarity, and action.
WHEEL News captures what changed, what it means for Ventura County, and how members can respond.
Water
Housing
Energy
Environment
Land Use
WHEEL signal board
Cadence
Third Wednesday meetings
Member-only briefings (dark October and December).
Scope
Five WHEEL focus areas
Water, Housing, Energy, Environment, Land Use.
Member actions
Briefings + next steps
Each recap ends with what to watch next.
WHEEL pulse
Five focus areas, updated every month.
Each recap is organized by topic so you can zero in on your priorities.
Housing
Affordability updates, permitting timelines, and workforce housing.
Energy
Energy reliability, cost impacts, and regulatory updates.
Environment
Air quality, resource protection, and compliance updates.
Land Use
General Plan, ag protections, and regional planning.
2024 signals
What WHEEL members tracked this year.
Highlights from recent briefings that shaped the conversation across Ventura County.
Water reliability signals
Steelhead listing impacts, recharge allocations, and supply planning stay front and center.
Housing affordability pressure
Impact fees, SB9 updates, and bond sentiment track the real cost of new housing.
Energy cost visibility
Imported oil reliance, fuel price outlooks, and local projects keep costs in focus.
WHEEL archive
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