Jim is committed to a better Ventura
through Citizen Participation...

I support Ventura as a national model of Accountable Government, Balanced Budget, Civic Engagement and Smart Growth. The ABC's are the basis for a good life in Ventura.

My top priorities are: police and fire protection, senior services, transportation, cultural development and a well-planned
and designed community.

I will represent YOU to promote good government, and ensure that Ventura remains a great place to us to live.
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An extensive community service record

Jim is a native Venturan and longtime community leader with extensive knowledge of City, County and State issues. He's been a member of the Ventura City Council for twenty-eight years and local businessman for over 45 years. He graduated from Ventura High School and Ventura College.

City Council Service record:

  • Deputy Mayor four years and Mayor of the City from 1987 through 1989.
  • Served on the Ventura City Council from 1978 to present.

City Council Committees & County Committees:

  • City of Ventura Liaison to all Veteran Organizations
  • Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Past Board Member & Chairman 2001
  • South Coast Area Transit (SCAT) Past Board Member
  • Ventura County Animal Control Board Member
  • City of Ventura Redevelopment Agency Member, Chairman 1982-1983
  • Ventura City Council "Visioning Committee" Member aka "Seize the Future"
  • Ventura City Council's Traffic and Transportation Committee Chairman 1989 - 1990

Professional Activities:

  • Owner of American Hot Tap Service and former owner of American Welding Company founded in 1928.

Civic and Community Activities:

  • American Legion
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Ventura Jaycees Life Member
  • Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Past Director
  • San Buenaventura Foundation for the Arts Founding & Organizing Committee
  • Ventura County Fair Livestock Auction Committee Member - 35 years
  • County of Ventura Agricultural Policy Working Group Member
  • Ombudsman Program (long-term care program for the elderly), Past Board Member
  • Ventura County St. Patrick's Day Parade Founder and Member
  • Arthritis Foundation, Past President
  • Tres Condados Girl Scout Council Camp Arnaz Fundraising Committee, Past Vice-Chairman
  • City of Ventura, Community 1984 Olympics Coordinating Committee Chairman
  • Member, Ventura County Elks, Lodge 1430
  • Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, Board Member ome

Awards and Recognitions:

  • 5 Year Service to Youth Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Leadership with the Ventura Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Ventura Board of Realtors 1988 Citizen of the Year
  • Southern California Motion Picture Council, Inc. Citizen of the Year Humanitarian Award
  • Arthritis Foundation Distinguished Service Award and past president
  • Los Angeles Police Department Distinguished Service Citizenship Award

Jim Monahan
P.O. Box 24350 Ventura, CA 93002
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