Ivana Christmann
CA · Simi Valley Planning Commissioner
Simi Valley planning commissioner, real estate professional and small business owner who is president-elect of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley. Her priorities are public safety and making the city the easiest place in Ventura County to start and grow a business.
Where Ivana Christmann stands, based on their records
Mixed record
Housing Affordability (2 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support · 2 oppose
Moved to recommend rezoning for a 60-unit condo project with affordable housing, asking staff to work to save trees. It passed 3-1.
May 13, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Moved to recommend updating city density bonus rules to match state law, while saying the state rules do little for affordability. It passed 5-0.
April 8, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Cast the only no vote on rezoning for a 66-unit, four-story apartment building with affordable units at 1575 Erringer Road. She objected to the fourth story and parking. It passed 3-1.
May 8, 2024Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Cast the only no vote on updating city rules for backyard homes (accessory dwelling units), saying they do little to ease the housing crisis. It passed 2-1.
March 29, 2023Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Track record — General
General · 11 records
Spoke to the City Council as a Woodlands resident, urging the council and developer to finish the Runkle Canyon project.
July 27, 2026
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Was named a Simi Valley Volunteer of the Year, nominated by the Simi Valley Community Council.
June 27, 2026
Source: simivalleyacorn.com
Seconded a motion to recommend changes to the Lost Canyons project that remove a planned golf course and move 178 home lots. It passed 4-0.
June 3, 2026
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Voted to recommend a citywide ban on short-term rentals, citing the burden on neighbors. It passed 4-0.
March 4, 2026
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Voted to approve a permit for a drive-through restaurant and mobile home park upgrades at 2401 Tapo Street. It passed 4-0.
January 21, 2026
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Voted no on a motion to deny a Popeyes drive-through at 2401 Tapo Street. The denial failed 2-2.
November 19, 2025
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Spoke to the City Council against the Runkle Canyon developer's request for more time. She urged a shorter extension: two years plus a three-year option.
October 6, 2025
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Was elected chair of the Simi Valley Planning Commission by a unanimous vote.
January 22, 2025
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Moved to recommend the Envision Simi Valley plan, which rezoned the Tapo Street and Los Angeles Avenue corridors for new development. It passed 3-0.
September 4, 2024
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Moved to recommend new city rules allowing food trucks on private commercial and industrial property, with limited hours. It passed 5-0.
March 1, 2023
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Was appointed to the Simi Valley Planning Commission by the City Council, under her former name Natalie Ivana Mayer.
December 12, 2022
Source: simivalley.granicus.com
Past race Ivana Christmann ran in:
- Member of the City Council, District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Simi Valley city, California