David W. Rowlands

2015 was a memorable year in Fillmore. The Mayor and City Council continued to right size the City after years of bad financial news. They added $1.2M to the city’s reserve fund now at $3.9M. Just two years ago the same fund had approximately $500,000. As I travel throughout Ventura County and meet people when I tell them I work for Fillmore I am often asked “you guys have done a tremendous job, how did you do it?” My response is “with great leadership from the Mayor and Council, dedicated employees and residents who care about their city.” Our economy is improving and will continue to grow well into 2016. Several new stores opened and home construction continues.

One of the biggest success stories from this past year is the re-opening of the Active Adult and Community Center. Re-opened in August, the AAC was brought back to life. You can feel the excitement, warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The AAC is offering more programs and activities than ever before. The positive comments the city has received since taking over the AAC has been tremendous.

Moving forward the City is looking to having its first business in the Business Park, continue to grow our reserve fund, a traffic signal at the intersection of Mountain View and Highway 126, new amenities at our parks and new home construction to stay strong. 2016 is looking to be another positive year. Fillmore…. The Last Best Small Town.