Elections
The City Clerk is responsible for election activities. In addition, the City Clerk coordinates Fair Political Practices Commission filings including Campaign Disclosures and Statements of Economic Interests. Please contact the City Clerk Department at (805) 449-2151 with any questions regarding elections.

City Council Election
District 1 - One Seat
District 2 - One Seat
District 3 - One Seat
Notice of Offices and Nominations
County of Ventura Elections Division Current List of Candidates
(Click on November 3, 2026 - Candidate List Report)
The Nomination Period is now closed.
Qualified Candidate Names and Ballot Designations (in ballot order as determined by the Secretary of State Randomized Alphabetical Drawing on August 13, 2026):
Ballot Name | Ballot Designation |
District 1 | |
Karen Arreola | Retired Biotech Executive |
Mikey Taylor | Councilmember/Business Owner |
District 2 | |
Kyle Rohrbach | Executive Producer |
Gus Gougas | Businessman/Business Owner |
District 3 | |
Victor Hayek | Deputy Superintendent |
David Newman | City Councilmember |
Election Information
- Candidate Manual
- Elections Calendar - Revised delivery method for Campaign Disclosures 7/20
- Electronic Candidate Portal - Online Candidate Voter Verification Form
- Campaign Disclosures
- Fair Political Practices Commission - Candidate Information
- Fair Political Practices Commission - Fact Sheets
- Fair Political Practices Commission