Councilmember David Newman

06/12/2026

The City Council observed Pride Month Tuesday night by presenting Unity Conejo with a proclamation celebrating LGBTQ residents and their many contributions to our community. This follows on the Council’s recent unanimous vote to reaffirm our city’s #1 goal of being an “equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive” government and community for all residents.

I am an ally of all who work for inclusion – regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, skin color, national origin, intellectual or physical ability, or faith.

*This* is how we break the cycle of hatred and intolerance.

06/12/2026

This week the City Council joined with CVUSD in observing Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US. This is an important event in US history. As Marlena Wallace, chair of CVUSD’s African-American District Advisory Council noted, African-American history *is* American history. Happy Juneteenth!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to CLU’s Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival, now celebrating its 30th season! This summer’s productions include A Midsummer Night’s Dream from June 19-July 5, followed by Hamlet from July 10-26. More info: kingsmenshakespeare.org.

06/12/2026

Beach bus service begins Monday!

Just 10 more days until the Summer Beach Bus rolls out! 🌊 ☀️

From June 15 to August 8, 2026, K–12th grade students ride FREE. Grab your sunscreen and tell your friends—it’s almost time! 🚌

👉 View schedules online at toaks.gov/beachbus.

06/11/2026

Tuesday evening the City Council voted unanimously to award nearly $200,000 in social-service grants to 34 local nonprofits. I’m grateful to all these groups for providing vital services to some of our most vulnerable residents. And I’ll have more to say soon about the volunteers that make their services possible. Thank you!

Here’s a complete list of recipients:

Adelante Comunidad Conejo
Art Trek
Assistance League of Conejo Valley
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley
Buen Vecino
California Lutheran University
Cancer Support Community Valley Ventura Santa Barbara
Conejo Community Outreach
Conejo Free Clinic
Girl Scouts of Californias Central Coast
Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
Grey Law of Ventura County
Interface Children & Family Services
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County
Harbor House - Thousand Oaks
Hospice of the Conejo
Interface Children & Family Services
James Storehouse
KalND Giving
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association
Manna of Conejo Valley
Many Mansions
Momentum Agencies
Podium Movement
St. Paschal Baylon Conference 329 – St. Vincent de Paul
Senior Alliance for Empowerment
Senior Concerns
Sleep in Heavenly Peace CA – Ventura County East
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Julie Billiart Conference
SNAPkids | Special Needs Aquatic Program
Southeast Ventura County YMCA
Turning Point Foundation
Villa Esperanza Services
Westminster Free Clinic

06/10/2026

Opening the city’s first homeless shelter was a milestone. In its first year of operation, Thrive Grove has helped reduce unsheltered homelessness in Thousand Oaks by 46%. TOPD reports there are now zero encampments in the city. Better still, residents are moving through this temporary facility and into permanent supportive housing, leading safer and more productive lives.

Thanks to Many Mansions, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, County of Ventura - Government, Dignity Moves, and all at the City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government who’ve worked so hard to provide safety, dignity, and hope for all residents.

06/04/2026

Mention the terms “low income” or “affordable housing” and many people think of dire poverty. The reality in 2026 is that in Ventura County, a family of 4 earning nearly $126,000 is now “low income.” The same family earning nearly $163,000 is now “moderate income.” These are countywide figures; in Thousand Oaks, the figures are higher still.

Housing for residents in this category is – by far – our biggest unmet need. When people ask if affordable housing is needed, this table shows why.

06/03/2026

Clean up your yard or garage, and bring your excess trash, unwanted bulky items, landscape trimmings, or home remodel waste for FREE disposal!

If you're a TO resident and an Athens Services customer, you're eligible for Free Landfill Day at the Calabasas Landfill on Saturday, June 20th, from 8 am to 1 pm. Proof of residency is required. More info: toaks.gov/landfillday

05/31/2026

Thanks to all who came out to the Unity Conejo Pride 2026 picnic today! This year’s was the best attended and best organized yet, and shows that we are a community who welcomes and celebrates all residents.

05/30/2026

Now's the Time to Vote! Read the latest press release with links to a list of Vote Centers and a list of Ballot Drop Boxes. Get information about voting before the last minute rush and find out the tentative release schedule of results Election Night.

Questions? Please call the Elections call center: 805-654-2664. County of Ventura - Government City of Santa Paula - Local Government City of Simi Valley Government City of Fillmore City of Ventura - Government City of Oxnard Government City of Ojai - government City of Moorpark Government City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government City of Port Hueneme - Government City of Camarillo Government