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Council renews contract with Greater Conejo Chamber despite concerns over chamber endorsements; vote 4-1

3760818 · June 4, 2025
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The council approved a one-year renewal of a services contract with the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce amid debate over the chamber’s endorsement policy; Mayor David Newman voted no.

The Thousand Oaks City Council approved a consent-item contract renewal with the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce by a 4-1 vote, after extended debate about the chamber’s endorsement of political candidates.

Councilmember David Newman opposed the renewal, arguing the chamber’s public endorsements make it inappropriate for the city to fund the organization with taxpayer…

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