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District-based appointments and advisory board overhaul

Starting January 2027, each council member would nominate one member to each city board, replacing the public ARC interview process. The council also backed a new environmental standing committee and renamed bodies as commissions.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Public art funding from water ratepayer funds

The council moved to permanently end the 2% public art set-aside from water and sewer capital projects, citing rate affordability and Prop 218 legal risk — about $2.8 million would otherwise come from the Ventura Water Pure project. Arts supporters urged the council to keep the 30-year-old program alive for other projects.

1 mentionLast discussed May 12, 2026