Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Simi Valley mayor since January 2025 and a city council member since 2016, with decades of banking experience. Her priorities are keeping the city safe and supporting local businesses and economic growth.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 2 against, Environment and Public Health 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 against,
Nonpartisan
Three-term Simi Valley Unified school board trustee and former board president who works as a construction project executive. His priorities are more housing people can afford and a stronger local economy that supports small businesses.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Environment and Public Health 2 for
Nonpartisan
Simi Valley city council member since 2010 and a retired Los Angeles police officer with 31 years of service. His priorities are public safety and more responsive, accessible city government, along with fiscally conservative, pro-business policies.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 for, 2 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, 2 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for,
Nonpartisan
Simi Valley native and communications technology consultant. He has called for backing local businesses and youth activities, and for more affordable housing and action on homelessness.
Nonpartisan
Simi Valley native and Broadway producer and financier with a finance degree from DePaul University. He has proposed wildfire prevention through targeted brush clearing and expanding local arts and student financial literacy programs.
Sources: clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov · cityofventura.ca.gov