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Residents raise evacuation worries, garden open house and a supervisor candidate at Oak Park MAC
Summary
During public comment, longtime resident Carolyn Cass Barton warned of significant evacuation challenges in Oak Park and announced a rally opposing nearby developments; other commenters raised local reporting practices, invited the public to a community garden open house, and a candidate for Supervisor District 2 introduced herself.
Several community members addressed the MAC during the opening public comment period. Carolyn Cass Barton, an Oak Park resident for 47 years, said Oak Park faces "significant evacuation challenges" and announced a peaceful protest/rally organized by PRISMM at Agoura Road and Kanan Road. She urged attention to evacuation planning for the community.
Tom Hansen described his role writing for the Acorn and said he records discussions to capture accurate quotes, saying he intends to provide factual reporting rather than opinion; he also expressed concern that an editor "may have an editorial perspective they wish to convey." Steven Kozel invited residents to the Oak Park Community Garden Open House on May 16 and noted the event will include a plant sale and garden tours. Ashley Orozco introduced herself as a candidate for Ventura County Supervisor, District 2, and invited community members to a meet-and-greet event.
The public comments signaled local concerns about emergency evacuation planning and active civic engagement through events and electoral campaigns. No formal council action was taken on these public comments at the meeting.
