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Topics getting the most attention in Ventura public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Williamson Act implementation within city boundaries

A speaker for the Taylor Ranch owner urged the council to adopt the Williamson Act (agricultural land conservation) within city limits, as the county has done since 1969, to help struggling farmers cut costs. She asked the council to direct staff to draft aligned language.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026

MediumZoning

Victoria Avenue retail size cap

The council voted 4-2 to have staff bring an ordinance eliminating the ban on retail stores over 100,000 square feet in the Victoria Corridor plan.

6 mentionsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026