United Democrats of the Ojai Valley

06/22/2026

06/06/2026

Please share with your Ojai friends and neighbors. We're aware that certain people are advocating for a return to at large voting in the city and that a lot of disinformation is flooding social media. We're a chartered democratic club and we're here to tell you that at large voting runs counter to the California democratic party platform, and directly against the California Voting Rights act, which is meant to preserve local government so that wealthy people or those with an agenda can't seek to buy or influence a city's election with their own slate. Not only that, but if Ojai attempts this, we would be the only city besides republican run Huntington Beach to attempt a roll back and like them, we would be opening the city to a massive lawsuit - one we would lose and which would cost millions. ASK YOURSELF WHO IS LOOKING TO BENEFIT FROM THIS AND WHY. And if they're claiming to be Democrats, we invite you to also question whether they are in fact democrats or democrats in name only. Because, what democrat or 'democratic' club, would put themselves on the side of the right-wing majority Supreme Court decision that just gutted voting rights?

06/06/2026

Our Fundraiser was HUGE SUCCESS! thank you Point de Chene Wine & Beer and Bob for hosting and for all our volunteers. Thanks too to everyone who came along and donated raffle prizes. We can't wait to host another. Building community and having fun - while fighting the good fight!

05/24/2026

Reminder - this is happening in 45 minutes! We're getting set up!

05/12/2026

https://californialocal.com/localnews/statewide/ca/article/show/396-district-vs-at-large-elections-explained/

05/09/2026

This is a great illustration of why the California Democratic Party and The Voting Rights Act and the United Democrats of Ojai are behind district voting in elections for Ojai (as well as the fact moving to at large will open us to yet more lawsuits). Despite what others - namely those who want to push through an undemocratic slate of right-leaning 'don't tread on me', anti-environment, anti-sustainable housing candidates - will try and make you believe. Don't fall for their propaganda.

05/08/2026

Reminder that this position is vital to protect democracy. MIchelle's MAGA opponent cannot be allowed to win. Vote Michelle Ascencion.

Michelle Ascencion is running for re-election as Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters. VOTE June 2, 2026!