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Council adopts ordinance narrowing city treasurer duties after appellate ruling; vote 6-1
Summary
The Oxnard City Council voted 6-1 to adopt an ordinance reallocating certain collection and payment duties away from the elected city treasurer, following a court ruling and months of dispute; the vote sparked extended debate and public comment.
The Oxnard City Council adopted an ordinance on March 4 transferring specified collection and payment duties previously performed by the elected city treasurer to city staff and the chief of police, a move the council says complies with an appellate court decision. The ordinance passed 6-1, with Councilmember Aaron Starr voting no.
Why it matters: The change alters the practical responsibilities of a locally elected official and follows prolonged dispute and litigation over the treasurer’s role. Supporters say it aligns the code with the appeals court’s narrow ruling; opponents and the treasurer say it removes oversight and was unfair.
What was adopted: The ordinance amends local code to move duties “relating to the collection of fees and taxes” and certain payment procedures away from the city treasurer and to allocate those duties to the police chief or assistant treasurer and other staff…
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