City Council Reorganization for 2026

On December 10, the Camarillo City Council named David Tennessen as mayor and Dr. Martita Martinez-Bravo as vice mayor for 2026. Outgoing Mayor Kevin Kildee was recognized for his leadership in 2025. The Council looks forward to continuing to prioritize key policies, projects, and programs that preserve and enhance the quality of life for all Camarillo residents!

2026 City Council (left to right): Vice Mayor Dr. Martita Martinez-Bravo, Mayor David Tennessen, Councilmember Kevin Kildee, Councilmember Susan Santangelo, and Councilmember Tony Trembley

2025 Mayor Kevin Kildee receives a ceremonial gavel from 2026 Mayor David Tennessen in recognition of Kildee's steady leadership of the City over the past year.

General Plan Update Photo Contest

The City of Camarillo's General Plan update is underway to create a comprehensive framework to guide the future of the community. This effort will produce a clear long-range vision for economic growth and new development while enhancing Camarillo's quality of life.

Public input is at the heart of this effort, and we want to hear from you! Please visit camarillo2050.com to learn more and get involved.

📸 PHOTO CONTEST 📸

Submit a snapshot of your favorite spot in the city! Winning entries will be featured during our community visioning process and shared at City events.

🔦 VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Desalter Virtual Tour 🔦

Go behind the scenes at the Camarillo Desalter! Join Public Works Director Dave Klotzle for a virtual tour to learn how advanced technology provides safe, high-quality water for Camarillo’s homes and businesses.

Camarillo Awarded Cities for Workforce Health Grant

The City of Camarillo has been selected as one of only five cities statewide to receive a Cities for Workforce Health program grant through the League of California Cities. This grant supports the City's ongoing commitment to employee wellness by providing funding and expert consultation to help strengthen workplace wellness initiatives. Camarillo's selection recognizes Camarillo’s leadership as active wellness champions along with our readiness to grow a comprehensive wellness program.

This achievement directly supports the City Council’s Goals & Objectives focused on well-being and aligns with the City’s Sustainability Master Plan, which encourages pursuing grants to develop incentive programs that recognize employee contributions to sustainability and boost morale and long-term organizational health. We’re proud to be part of this initiative and look forward to investing further in the health and wellness of our dedicated City team.

Turf Replacement Rebates Available

It might be wet weather season, but it's never a bad time to consider converting to drought-resistant landscaping! Create beautiful, sustainable, water-saving landscapes with help from Metropolitan Water District's Turf Replacement Program.

All water customers in the City of Camarillo are eligible to apply through this program.

Rebates start at $3 per square foot for residential customers who remove turf and replace it with water-efficient California Friendly^® and native plants. Projects may also qualify for an additional $100 per tree (up to five trees) to further enhance landscape benefits.

Enhanced rebates of $7 per square foot are available for commercial, institutional, industrial (CII), HOA, and government/public agency properties.

Visit cityofcamarillo.org/rebate for program details to transform your landscape—while supplies last! 

The City’s first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available on the City’s website. The PAFR provides a clear overview of the City’s financial status, budget priorities, and fiscal health.

The report is designed to present the City's financial information in a comprehensive but concise and visually accessible format that is easily understandable for the general public.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)—the leading professional organization for state and local government finance officials—established the PAFR program to encourage governments to distill key information from their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) into a high-quality, reader-friendly format.

Transit Updates: Tap2Ride | Unmet Transit Needs Survey

Starting January 2, Tap2Ride is coming to make your bus rides easier! Just tap your debit card, credit card, or phone to pay. No paper passes, no exact change, and no app needed. Click to learn more!

Your ride, your voice! Take the Unmet Transit Needs Survey to provide input on transit services that are needed or could be improved within Ventura County. All comments will be considered as part of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) annual transit planning process. VCTC will also host a public meeting in Camarillo:

VCTC Community Listening Session 

January 21 | 6 PM | Camarillo Library

To take the survey, scan the QR code below or click here.

Free Organic Mulch & Compost

Get FREE organic mulch and compost for your landscape! The Organics Voucher Program has issued new vouchers starting January 1. Stock up on compost or mulch now to give your garden (and the planet) some extra love.

Trash & Recycling Services

Mon – Thurs | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Fri – Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4101 Las Posas Road

Camarillo, California 93010

(805) 388-5222

askus@camarillolibrary.org

January Program Highlights

Please note the library will be closed January 1.

Modern Home Economics Series: Personal Budget

Sunday, January 11 / 2 p.m. / Community Room

Blend practical life skills with personal finance in a real-world way with our Modern Home Economics series. Accredited Financial Counselor Shelina Sayani will lead this workshop on how to build a personal budget based on real-life expenses. Discover a clear framework to understand your income, needs and priorities. We'll use examples from two life stages to see how daily essentials fit into a monthly plan tailored for Ventura County residents. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.

Frauds and Scams Prevention Workshop

Friday, January 16 / 11 a.m. / Homework Center

In an era of rising fraud and scams, staying informed is key. Join a Chase Community Manager to learn how being organized can be a powerful defense. In this workshop you will learn how to identify common scams and discover the necessary steps if you or someone you care about becomes a victim of fraud or identity theft. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Presentation

Saturday, January 24 / 2 p.m. / Community Room

Social justice activist Shoshana Brower will share an inspiring story of interfaith solidarity based on research and interviews conducted during her travels in Albania where, during World War II, Albanian Muslims had the courage to hide their Jewish neighbors from Nazi persecution.

Modern Home Economics Series: Organization

Sunday, January 25 / 2-4 p.m. / Community Room

In this workshop, you’ll explore how the KonMari Method® can help you organize your physical home and digital world, revealing hidden savings and helping you make more intentional financial choices. All participants will receive a comprehensive resource guide to continue applying these concepts after the session. This program is sponsored by the Russell Fischer Business Collection.

Health Presentation: Information on Prediabetes and Diabetes

Tuesday, January 27 / 6 p.m. / Community Room

Dignity Health presents this class designed to help class participants understand the difference between prediabetes and diabetes and learn valuable tips to help manage and monitor their risk. 

City Meetings & Holidays

Tuesday, January 6, 6 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

Monday, January 12, 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 5 p.m.

City Council Meeting

Thursday-Friday, January 1-2

New Year's Day

City Hall and Library Closed

Monday, January 19

Martin Luther King Holiday

City Hall and Library Closed

See All Meeting Agendas

City Council and Planning Commission meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010

Community Events Calendar

Full calendar and event details:

cityofcamarillo.org/calendar

Camarillo Farmers Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Old Town Camarillo

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

Friday-Saturday, January 9-10

By Appointment Only