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Board approves Ventura County elections advisory committee after two-day public debate
Summary
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to create a five-member Elections Advisory Committee amid months of public comment and opposition from elections officials and community groups. The board added procedural guardrails and district-based nominations in response to concerns about politicization and staff workload.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors on April 29 approved creation of a five-member Elections Advisory Committee intended to provide a public forum for input and advice on local election administration.
The committee will be advisory only and not have authority to change election procedures or operations. Members will be nominated by each supervisor and confirmed by the board; the vice chair of the board will coordinate agendas for the committee. The board directed staff to work with county counsel and the chief executive office to provide procedural guardrails for the new body.
Supporters said the panel will improve transparency and give residents a structured…
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