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Santa Paula council shapes Measure R oversight committee, directs staff to advertise openings
Summary
Council refined committee guidelines for Measure R oversight: district representation will be sought but not mandatory, category quotas were removed, ballot language will be included in the charter, terms will be staggered and members will serve until replaced. Staff was directed to advertise openings and return final language to council.
Santa Paula city council members on March 5 completed a lengthy discussion on the proposed Measure R Oversight Committee and gave staff direction on committee composition, operating guidelines and next steps, telling staff to advertise openings and return with final language.
The discussion followed public comments urging regular meetings, transparency and inclusion of community groups. A community organizer asked that the committee meet quarterly, include outreach to non‑English speakers, and produce annual, itemized reports showing Measure R revenue and spending. Another commenter, speaking for community leaders, said residents expected district representation and clear stewardship of Measure R funds for streets…
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