Endorsements
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Rep. Julia Brownley – US House of Representatives, CA-26
“David has demonstrated he is committed to serving the people of Thousand Oaks and their interests. He is an effective leader, and he has the experience and vision to build a better future for our community.”
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Henry Stern – California State Senator and Environmental Lawyer
"I am thrilled to support David's campaign. He will strive to improve the quality of life for all Thousand Oaks residents and work tirelessly to protect our natural resources. His ability to bring people together and build coalitions will help him serve as an effective member of the Thousand Oaks City Council.”
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Linda Parks – Ventura County Supervisor, District 2*, Former THOUSAND OAKS MAYOR*
“David is the real deal! Intelligent, environmental, and ethical. He won’t be influenced by developers because he is ‘for the people.’”
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Claudia Bill-de la Peña – City of Thousand Oaks Councilmember*, former Thousand Oaks mayor*
“During his eight years on the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, and currently as its chair, David has always shown high standards of ethics and transparency. He stands up to development projects that are not in the best interest of our community. David is honest, open, and super smart! Vote David 4 Council November 8!”
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Carmen Ramirez – Ventura County Supervisor, District 5* • REST IN POWER
“I am pleased to support David Newman for Thousand Oaks City Council. David is a person who cares deeply about the quality of life for Thousand Oaks residents as demonstrated during his tenure on the Planning Commission. There he did his homework and looked out for the best interests of Thousand Oaks residents. Now he will bring that thoughtful concern to the City Council and make the best decisions for the people and the future of a great city. He is a candidate everyone can be proud to support for the betterment of their city.”
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Nelson Buss – Planning Commissioner, City of Thousand Oaks* (Past Chair)
“David’s vision for the future of Thousand Oaks is what I want for my children, and their children.“
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Nora Aidukas – Planning Commissioner, County of Ventura*
“Our open space and natural resource protections are only as strong as the City Councilmembers who interpret our laws. We can depend on David Newman.”
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Michael Teasdale – Trustee, Ventura County Board of Education*
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Mic Farris – Former Planning Commissioner, City of Thousand Oaks* (Past Chair)
“Thousand Oaks is a wonderful place to live and work, and it’s no accident. It’s because of people like David who have served our city and proven worthy stewards of our General Plan. I admire his passion. He does his homework. And I absolutely trust David to serve us well on the City Council.”
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Lauren Gill – Trustee, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Area 5*
“We need a councilmember like David who balances thoughtful listening and respectful collaboration with a conviction to pursue solutions, however hard to find, that benefit all Thousand Oaks residents. I enthusiastically endorse David Newman for Thousand Oaks City Council.”
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Bill Gorback – Trustee, Conejo Valley Unified School District Area 3*
“David is hardworking, honest, and concerned with the overall good for Thousand Oaks.”
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Dr. Betsy Connolly – Former President, Conejo Valley Unified School Board*; Professor, Moorpark and Pierce Colleges*
“I have seen David’s intellect, preparedness, and determination to speak his mind on clear display during the Planning Commission meetings and I believe that he will do an excellent job representing the interests of "regular" community members.”
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Marilyn Carpenter – Former Planning Commissioner, City of Thousand Oaks*
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Chaise Rasheed – Commissioner, Ventura County Traffic Commission, Citizen's Transportation Advisory Committee*
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Janet Wall – Former Planning Commissioner, City of Thousand Oaks*
“David's an experienced planning commissioner who is independent and considers the merits and outcome of every application received.”
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Chris Anstead – Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember, City of Agoura Hills*
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Illece Buckley Weber – City of Agoura Hills Councilmember and Former Mayor*, Attorney
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Murtaza Mogri – Planning Commissioner, City of Agoura Hills*
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Jeremy Wolf – Chair, City of Agoura Hills Planning Commission*
“David's experience on the Planning Commission makes him ready to hit the ground running as an effective City Council member. His unique understanding of the complex planning process along with his dedication to environmental stewardship makes him an ideal candidate. I look forward to serving the Conejo Valley together.”
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Karen Sher – Trustee, Oxnard Union High School District*, Teacher
“David is a proven leader. Fair, honest, and transparent. I applaud David in being the only candidate in his race who has committed to not accept PAC money. Grassroots and for the people! Please join me in supporting David Newman for Thousand Oaks City Council!
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Janie Ahlberg – Sales
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Esther and Ali Alinejad – Ceramics Instructors/Artists, Clay Studio + Gallery Inc.*
“We respect David’s integrity.”
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Stephen Arrendell – Writer and Community Organizer
“David has the best combination of superior emotional and intellectual intelligence required to make political and legislative decisions that will benefit the entire community.”
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Steve Barson – Engineer (Retired)
“I have known David for many years. He is intelligent, thoughtful, and honorable – all qualities we want in the people representing us.”
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Nadine Bartley, BPT – Physical Therapist, Business Owner
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Michael Bass – Computational Biologist, Amgen* (Retired)
“David brings honesty and integrity to the City Council.”
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Denise Benic – Clerical Sub, Conejo Valley Unified School District*
“David understand the needs of people with disabilities.“
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Raghu Bharadwaj – Engineer
“David is a very good human. He is one of the most honest people I have ever come across.”
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Mike Brand – IT Manager, Takeda*
“David is hard working, dedicated, and firmly believes in slow growth for our community.”
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Yvonne Brockwell – Business Owner and Community Organizer
“David Newman's dedication to the preservation of natural resources in our community has a proven track record. He is very well-versed on all of the current issues in Thousand Oaks after years of thoughtful and deliberate service on the Planning Commission.“
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Peggy Buckles – Former Board Member, Conejo Valley Unified School District*
“David has a clear vision for the future of Thousand Oaks and is an independent public servant with the people’s best interest at heart.”
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Willy Capelaci – Construction Management
“David is straightforward, smart, honest, and passionate about making a difference in a positive way.”
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Bonnie Clarfield-Bylin – Founder, Malibu Ecotours* and former US Park Ranger, National Park Service*
“David will be the voice of reason, conservation, and responsible growth for Thousand Oaks. We need him on our City Council.”
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Gordon Clint – Retired
“David will protect the quality of life that we all cherish.“
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Conejo Climate Coalition
“Integrity is an essential quality for public service. As an experienced and knowledgeable planning commissioner of 8 years, David Newman has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to ethical conduct; an eagerness to listen to, engage with, and learn from residents; and the courage to stand up for our shared values.”
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Nancy Deans – Chemistry Faculty, CSU Channel Islands*
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Sharon Debidour – Business Owner
“David Newman will work hard to keep Thousand Oaks safe and beautiful and not give in to big developers wanting to change the very character of our community.”
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Ron de la Peña, MD – OB/GYN
“David's keen intellect and solid understanding of policy issues, coupled with his compassion for the vulnerable, make him an excellent fit for City Council. As a fellow business owner, I appreciate David's sense of business and the economy.”
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Cindy DeMotte – Health Care Administration, Community Memorial Health System*
“I trust David to honestly and transparently serve to maintain our quality of life in the Conejo Valley, and to address the current challenges we face in a thoughtful manner.”
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Maria Derengowski – Advertising, Retired
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Jim Doane – Commercial Insurance Agent (Ret.)
“David is a well-qualified, responsible public servant.”
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Denise Duncan – Medical Imaging, Radnet*
“David offers the best chance to stop the urbanization of the Conejo Valley.”
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Scott and Gail Dworkin – Realtors (Plus Lexi)
“We need great leadership in Thousand Oaks and on our City Council. David cares about our city and community more than anyone I know!”
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Joan Edwards – Retired
“David is very intelligent.”
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Narda Fargotstein – Former President, AAUW Thousand Oaks*
“David is truly interested in doing the work to serve the citizens of Thousand Oaks - all the citizens of Thousand Oaks.“
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Ali Fatollahi – QA Engineer, Cambium Networks*
“Although David and I may not agree on some issues, I think he is the best choice for the Thousand Oaks City Council. He is honest and a person with integrity! Our city, state, and country need people like David.”
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Dave Feldman – Founder, LUX Cycling Team*, Senior Data and Purchasing Analyst, Sideshow Collectibles*
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Gale Fernow – Analyst, Amgen*
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Alison Friedman – Teacher, Conejo Valley Unified School District*
“David understands why I am proud to be born and raised in this city, and choose to raise my own children here too. David supports public schools that educate the public. As a teacher and parent, this is an important priority.“
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Fred Fukunaga – U.S. Secret Service Asst. Special Agent-in-Charge (Retired)*
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Megan Goebels – Founder, Unity Conejo*
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Michael Gollub, MD – Physician, Retired
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Faith Grant, Co-Leader, Ventura Citizens’ Climate Lobby*
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Gareth Greenaway – Software Engineer, VMware*
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Jenn Greenaway – Early Education
“David has brought unique integrity and wisdom to the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. I believe he will continue to lead our city into a brighter future on City Council with his understanding of the issues of today.”
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Teresa Greenstreet – Medical Writer
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Jennifer Gross – Engineer (Retired)
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Sue Harmon – Safety, Health and Environmental Professional, Retired
“I've known David for 15+ years. He’s shown himself to be community-minded, smart, and ethical. And he's a dog lover and great cyclist!”
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Ralph Herman – Business Owner
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Sally Hibbitts – Retired Public School Teacher, Past President, AAUW Thousand Oaks*
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Mark Highberg – Retired
“David has a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and is focused on the needs of local residents.”
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Tony Hooper, Executive Vice President, Amgen*, Retired
“David is a visionary leader for the future of our community.”
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Liz Hoskinson – Preschool Teacher, Ascension Lutheran Church*
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Mike Hurley – CPA, Farber Hass Hurley LLP*
“David is an honest and hard-working man.“
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Michelle Jacobson – Fundraising, UCLA*
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Larry Janss – Photographer and Art Collector
“David is forthcoming, progressive, and the best candidate in the field.”
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Patricia Jones – Director of Special Projects, New West Symphony
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Jean Kammerer – Registered Nurse, Medical Education, Retired
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Carol "C.J." Keavney, President – Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley*
“David has the right combination of intelligence, integrity, and compassion. These attributes will serve him well as a member of the Thousand Oaks City Council.”
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Dr. Ean Kleiger, DDS
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Joy Kobayashi – Chemistry Professor, Ventura Community College* (Retired)
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Michelle Koetke – Writer
“David has steadily worked for an intelligent, informed balance between smart growth, preservation of natural resources, and quality of life.”
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Craig Leidersdorf – Principal/Cofounder, Coastal Frontiers*
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Donna Wheatley Leidersdorf
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Sheri Leiken – Teacher, Conejo Valley Unified School District* and President, Conejo Valley Cyclists*
“David wants what is best for this community. His years of service and promotion of the community are a testament to this.”
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Jay Levy – Motion Picture Producer, Retired
“I am very impressed by David’s knowledge and commitment to the voters in Thousand Oaks.”
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Peter Madnick – Audio Engineer, Serial Entrepreneur
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Mike Maki – IT Specialist, National Park Service*, Retired
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William Maple – Designer
“David has done an amazing job of outreach to Conejo Valley residents!”
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Lisa Marin
“David stands for democracy.”
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Karl Martersteck – VP, AT&T Bell Laboratories* (Retired)
“David is an experienced Planning Commission member with very sound judgement for the benefit of the city.“
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Laura McLean – Training Manager, AMCAL General Contractors*
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Sandy McNamee – Flight Attendant (Retired)
“David is a genuinely nice person. Most kind, a true friend, and has others’ best interests at heart. He truly cares about his city and what’s best. I know he will do a good job.”
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Ricki Mikkelsen – Attorney, Retired
“David is a positive force who understands the needs and challenges facing our wonderful community.”
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Dennis Miller – Lab scientist/Administrator, Retired
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Janet Moy, MD
“David is smart, honest, and trustworthy.“
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Jim Moynihan – Banker
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Lora Novak – Adjunct Faculty, Villanova University*; Teacher, Conejo Valley Unified School District,* Retired
“LGBTQ+ rights are under assault, and we need David on the frontlines in our T.O. Council.”
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Judy O'Connor – Executive Board Member, Women's Democratic Council of the Conejo Valley*
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Rose Ogulnik – Attorney, Retired
“David has done a fantastic job on the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission, and he will do an equally great job on the City Council.”
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Joe Perches – Software Engineer
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Karen Peters – Co-Chapter Leader, Ventura County Chapter Brady United; Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank,* Retired
“We need hard-working, dedicated, independent public servants. David Newman is that and more. He will serve as a councilmember with the people’s best interests at heart.”
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Lori Peters – Education Administrator, One Spark Academy*
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Jackson Piper, Regional Planner, County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning*
“I know that we will not always agree on everything, but I also know that David will work tirelessly to serve the people of Thousand Oaks, and push for evidenced-based policies that serve the entire community instead of the interests of those who already have money and power. I look forward to him offering his perspective - even if it is one I may disagree with - as a part of the City Council.”
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Brian Pletcher – VP of IT, Bank of America*
“David will make a fabulous councilmember. His work as a planning commissioner has been stellar.”
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Stephen Rigali, CFA – Executive Managing Director, Kayne Anderson Rudnick*
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Tom Ritch – Scientist, Amgen*, Retired
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Celeste Russi
“David is a trustworthy candidate who will represent all of our community without a personal agenda.”
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Catherine Saillant – Freelance Writer
“David is thoughtful and well-informed, and will do what is best for all of us in the Conejo Valley.”
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Nancy Salle – Paralegal
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Eric Schauwecker – Five-Time Ironman(R) Triathlete; Inventory Control, Newbury Park Bike Shop*
“David has the same beliefs and ideals as our family to improve Thousand Oaks.”
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Sieglinde Schmidt – Sign Painter, Library Page
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Kim Sheldon – CFO, Sheldon Networks Inc.
“I believe David will do a great job!”
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Stuart Sheldon – President, Sheldon Networks Inc.*
“I trust David and have full confidence in what he can do.”
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Rorie Skei – Chief Deputy Director, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy*
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Joi Stearns and Nic Johanson – Owners, JOi Cafe*
“We don’t see David as red or blue, or blinded by green. David is committed to ALL of us here in Thousand Oaks. This guy does his homework. He’s a serious student of history and refuses to let our community make the same mistakes others have. David will enable us to press forward with balance and precision.”
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Dawn Stines – Office Manager, Conejo Valley Unified School District*
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Cynthia Sullivan – Interior Designer, Retired
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Peter Sullivan – VP of Operations, Time To Track
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Tâm Trinh-Perches – Senior System Engineer, Boeing* (Retired)
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Orion Tripodis – 2nd Vice Chair, Ventura County Democrats*
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Diana Troik – Retired
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Mary Anne Van Zuyle – Co-founder, Conejo Together*
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Michele Vivirito – Community Networking Chair, Democratic Women's Council of the Conejo Valley*
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Michael Wasserman, MD – Geriatrician
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Mary Wiesbrock – Founder and Chairperson, Save Open Space
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Karen Wilburn – Founder, Conejo Valley Advocates for Sensible Planning
“As a founding member of Conejo Valley Advocates for Sensible Planning (CVASP.org), I have watched and been impressed by David's thoughtful approach as a planning commissioner.”
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Rose Ann Witt – Cofounder, Conejo Climate Coalition*
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Brett Wolmarans – Technical Marketing Manager, Sysdig*
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Katie Yant
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Sergey Yefimov – Regional Engineering Manager, Ontrac*
“David is smart and very kind. He always strives to make things right at his community and bring positive changes.“
*Organization given for identification purposes only