The City is hosting two events this month at Kent Hall to help the local community learn about and connect with emergency resources—and be prepared when disaster strikes. Police, fire, emergency, healthcare, communications, animal care, and education partners will gather to review our draft emergency guide, an eight-page booklet providing quick information for residents and visitors, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 2 pm – 4 pm at Kent Hall & via Zoom. This is a working meeting and the public is invited to observe and share input.More information »

The City of Ojai Arts Commission is accepting applications for 2023 Arts Grants now through September 10, 2022. Applications and supporting materials must be received at City Hall by that time. Postmarks will not be accepted. The grants, which are awarded each year at the December Ojai City Council meeting, help to ensure the vitality of the arts in the Ojai Valley, and the City of Ojai is proud to be able to offer Art Grants each year as the budget allows.More information »

At its July 27, 2022 Special Meeting, the Ojai City Council voted to place two ballot measures on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. To read the resolutions passed by the Council to place the measures on the ballot, click here and here. They are also available on our City Council Resolutions page, here. To read the Notice to Voters after Which No Arguments For or Against a City Measure May be Submitted to the City Clerk,More information »

Applications are now being accepted for the volunteer position of Commissioner to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. The panel meets approximately seven times a year. The appointed member shall become knowledgeable about the problems and needs of persons aged 60 and older and various service delivery systems which impact the elderly at the federal and state level, as well as other duties. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 19,More information »

Notice is hereby given that the Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Period for the 2022 City of Ojai General Municipal Election begins on Monday, July 18, 2022 and runs through Friday August 12, 2022. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the following officers: City Mayor – Full term of two years Council Member District 1 – Full term of four years Council Member District 2 – Full term of four years Council Member District 3 – Full term of four years City Treasurer – Special election for partial term of two years If the incumbent in one of these races does not file by close of business on Friday,More information »

Please join your neighbors on Tuesday, August 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for an in-person General Plan workshop. Building on the community vision, we will consider options for the land use, transportation, and safety policy direction of the General Plan. We will have plenty of space to spread out at the newly renovated Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St. next to City Hall.  More information »