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Public commenters urge support for undocumented neighbors, raise cannabis safety concerns during Thousand Oaks reorganization meeting
Summary
During the public‑comment period five residents praised outgoing Mayor Newman and raised concerns including protections for undocumented residents (805 UndocuFund hotline), cannabis regulation and youth exposure, and support for the Thrive Navigation Center.
Five residents addressed the council during public comment at the Dec. 9 meeting, offering both praise for outgoing Mayor David Newman and appeals on local policy and public‑safety topics.
Mick Farris (Newbury Park) thanked the mayor and praised the reorganization tradition for bringing the community together. Sally Hibbets, speaking for AAUW Thousand Oaks, commended Newman’s advocacy on equity issues and welcomed incoming Mayor Mikey Taylor.
Christina Clark, who identified herself as a local cannabis business owner (business name spoken in the meeting as 'CCDebt Grow'), asked the city to coordinate more research and community outreach to prevent cannabis products from reaching schools and youth. Clark requested clearer communication among regulators and local operators so children are not exposed to illicit or improperly labeled products.
Shannon Anderson, a volunteer with 805 UndocuFund, described the nonprofit’s work assisting families affected by ICE apprehensions, said the organization fields reports of ICE sightings and kidnappings, and provided the fund’s hotline for the public: (805) 870-8855. Anderson thanked the council for a recent donation to the Ventura County Community Foundation and urged continued community support for undocumented neighbors.
Patricia Booker also spoke in support of Mayor Newman, citing his attendance at community events including Juneteenth and Harbor House fundraisers and thanking him for outreach to historically marginalized groups.
Council members acknowledged the comments; the meeting record shows no immediate regulatory or enforcement actions taken in response during the session.
