Fillmore Mayor Manuel Minjares.

Third District Ventura County Supervisor Kelly Long is pleased to announce that Manuel “Manny” Minjares has joined her staff as a Field Representative effective March 5th, 2018. Within this role, he will cover the Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru and Lockwood Valley areas of the district.

Minjares and his wife Susan are long-time residents of Fillmore where they are raising their four children. He is serving his second term on the Fillmore City Council where he is currently the Mayor and sits as Vice Chair of the Ventura County Transportation Commission. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies & Planning from California State University Northridge and brings with him a thorough knowledge of local, county, state and federal governmental systems from the perspective of both staff and an elected official. Working most recently as Housing Director for the Turning Point Foundation, Minjares also brings valuable experience in the non-profit sector creating and managing affordable housing projects throughout Ventura County.

“Manny’s experience, education, skills and abilities will be an asset to my office as we continue to serve the constituents of the Third District”, said Supervisor Kelly Long. “I have a great team and Manny will be an incredible addition to my staff.”

The former City of Fillmore Planner and Property Supervisor for the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation also helps coach and officiate youth basketball in Fillmore and believes supporting local youth sports is a great way to give back to the community he loves to serve.

“I am honored to join Supervisor Long’s staff and lend my knowledge and experience to policy issues and to serving the constituents of the third district”, said Minjares. “Public service is a passion of mine and I look forward to making a positive impact for Ventura County.”

Supervisor Long’s staff also consists of Martin Hernandez, who replaces recently retired Paul Grossgold as Chief of Staff, Senior Executive Aide Nancy Phillips and Field Representative Matt Guthrie and who represents the Camarillo, Southeast Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Naval Base Ventura County portions of the district.

Minjares will also be holding satellite office hours for Supervisor Long on alternating Fridays at both the Santa Paula and Fillmore City Halls from 9 am to Noon and Matt Guthrie will hold satellite office hours at Port Hueneme City Hall every other Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information on satellite office hours or to schedule a meeting, please contact Nancy Phillips in Supervisor Long’s District Office at Nancy.Phillips@ventura.org or (805) 654-2276.