Hello Friends and fellow Venturans,

I feel compelled to run for Ventura city council and represent the town I love.
I look forward to being connected to the community in city hall, not only
for my neighbors in District 7 but also for all city-wide residents.

I am a regular face at City Council meetings, where I have spent countless hours and late nights learning our processes and staying informed over the years.

My desire to gain knowledge about our city government has led me to attend many committee and commission meetings, including Design Review, Planning Commission, and Water Commission meetings, to name a few.

As a Ventura native, I feel connected to this land. I have spent my life surfing
our beaches. I attended our public schools, including Buena High School.

I come from a family of working-class small business owners and tradesmen.

My natural path was to attend Ventura College, where I participated in their machinist program and worked towards an AA degree. I have been in the trade for 25 years, and I pride myself on being a business owner along with over 11,000 other business license holders in the city. I have lived all over Ventura, from downtown to the east end, throughout my lifetime. For almost 10 years,

my Wife and I, along with our two children, have made Midtown our forever home.
 

Ventura is one of the last unique coastal California beach communities. We are proud and protective of our hillsides and agricultural resources, and we see

the potential for growth that benefits our community. As one of only 125 charter cities in California, we have the power as a community to create our own path into the future. I am committed to preserving our unique identity while fostering responsible growth that meets our community's needs.

There's a lot happening in Ventura, and I'm excited to be a part of it. Starting

this summer, I will be hosting a series of events and meet-and-greets to continue building connections with my community. Until then, I encourage you to reach out and contact me. Your voice and your concerns are important to me.

Cheers,

 

Alex Mangone