2024 Election Information
Mark your calendars for the Oxnard City Council, City Clerk, and Treasurer Elections on November 5, 2024. Find out about candidate filing periods, eligibility, and vote-by-mail details.
2024 Election Information
Mission
The Oxnard City Clerk is elected by the public every four years.
The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for the care of official records and documents of the City such as agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal and historical records and information; and fulfillment of public records requests
The City Clerk’s office prepares and posts the weekly City Council meeting agendas. These agendas may be viewed online. Copies of agendas and minutes of prior meetings and other documents are also available at the City Clerk’s office upon request.
The Clerk’s Office coordinates the annual CAGs, boards, and committees recruitment process. Learn more about Oxnard’s Citizen Advisory Groups, Boards and Committees.
The City Clerk coordinates all municipal and special elections held by the City.
Oxnard has a PRA REQUEST PORTAL for all your California Public Record Act requests. The portal allows us to work as quickly as possible to expedite your request and provide you with records in the most efficient way possible. You can also email us at [emailprotected].
Pursuant to the California Government Code and Municipal Code, certain matters must be noticed prior to any action being taken by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. These notices are posted online for convenience and failure to post online shall not affect the finality or effectiveness of the decision.
City of Oxnard City Code
Access the City of Oxnard City Code here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The City Council generally meets on the first and third Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (305 W. Third Street). City Council committees meet on the second and fourth Tuesday evening of each month in Council Chambers (305 W. Third Street) on the following schedule:
- Finance and Governance Committee: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development Committee: 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
- Public Safety & Transportation Committee: 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- 2024 Oxnard City Council Meeting Calendar
description 266.19 KB JPG | Updated 01/23/24
The City has a seven-member City Council composed of six council members elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large. All terms are four years on a staggered basis.
Meet Your City Council
Community members can call the City Manager’s office at 805-385-7430 to leave a message for a member of the City Council. Members of the public may also address the City Council members during public comments at City Council and Council Committee meetings.
The City Council has a number of advisory Citizen Advisory Groups (CAGs) for which residents are eligible to apply. Applications to serve on CAGs, Boards and Committees can be found online here.
The City also offers residents an opportunity to get involved directly in their neighborhood through the Neighborhood Council program. Each neighborhood, as defined by the General Plan, is eligible to establish a Neighborhood Council for which residents of that neighborhood can participate. Neighborhood Council information can be found here.
The U.S. Post Office located at 1641 N. C Street, Oxnard, CA 93036 offers passport services. Passport applications are accepted by appointment only Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit www.usps.com/scheduler for more information.
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, the public may have access to a variety of documents held by the City of Oxnard. Written requests can be submitted to the City Clerk in person or by e-mail at [emailprotected]. Copying fees are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 for each page thereafter, per document.
Record requests can also be submitted online through the portal:
The Ventura County Clerk/Recorder’s Office maintains all birth and death certificates and issues marriage licenses.
Marriage License Information: (805) 654-2263
Vital Records(birth/death certificates): (805) 654-3665
A Claim for Damages can be filed if you feel that you have lost money or property as a result of any action or inaction by the City. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
File a claim for damages
Public Interest Policies
- City of Oxnard “Sunshine Ordinance”
Ordinance No. 2948 expands noticing and publication of all related materials for a City Council Meeting to 12 days in advance of the meeting and 7 days for all City Boards, Committee and Commission meetings.
description 1.08 MB PDF | Updated 01/23/24
- Measure B “Oxnard Government Accountability and Ethics Act”
Expands the City’s financial transparency and strengthens financial reforms to limit political contributions to Mayoral and City Council candidates.
description 762.68 KB PDF | Updated 01/23/24
Elected Officials Forms & Policies
Public Official Appointment Form 806
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) requires each agency to post a single Form 806 (FPPC Regulation 18702.5). The Form 806 reports additional compensation that officials receive when appointing themselves to positions on other boards, commissions or committees of a public agency, special district, and joint power agency/authorities.
link Web Link
- Ticket Policy
Oxnard City Council Ticket Passes and Distribution Policy
link Web Link
