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Oxnard City Council votes 4–1 to oppose new federal offshore and public‑lands oil and gas leases
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution opposing proposed federal leases on public lands and off California’s coast, citing environmental, public‑health and climate risks; council voted 4–1 on Jan. 20, 2026, with Councilman Starr dissenting.
The Oxnard City Council on Jan. 20 adopted a resolution opposing new federal oil and gas leases on public lands and off the California coast, a measure proponents said was intended to register local opposition ahead of a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management comment deadline.
“Opening new public lands and offshore areas to drilling moves us in the opposite direction” of California’s climate goals, Councilwoman Julie Perez said when she introduced the resolution. She…
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