Ruth Luevanos is...

a mother, a daughter of immigrants, a wife, a bilingual teacher, a union leader, an activist, ​a Loyola Law school graduate, a small business owner, and the ​first Latina elected to the Simi Valley City Council.

​Ruth is a tireless advocate for her students, their families and her community. She dedicated her life to ​the belief that there are no lost causes, only ​unrealized opportunities.

What Does a County Supervisor Do?

Supervisors oversee agencies like these within their district of a county

Agricultural Commissioner
Airports
Animal Services
Area Agency on Aging
Assessor's Office
Auditor/Controller's Office
Board of Supervisors
Child Support Services
Civil Service Commission​
County Clerk and Recorder​

County Executive Office
District Attorney
Fire Department
General Services Agency
​​Grand Jury​
​Harbor Department
Health Care Agency
Human Resources
Human Services Agency
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​Library
Probation Agency
Public Defender
Public Works Agency
Regional Energy Alliance
Resource Management Agency
Retirement Association
Sheriff's Office
​Treasurer-Tax Collector​
Information Technology Services

 

"In simplest terms, we are the go-between state and these departments on the funds and policies to have the county operate to the best of its abilities. We advocate on behalf of the public to make sure these agencies run truthfully and effectively for the public's interest."
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— Ruth Luevanos

Why should you choose Ruth?

• A teacher for over 25 years advocating for and collaborating with in-need and multicultural students, parents, and ​communities

• While on Simi Valley City Council, she served as a board member for the:
  • Clean Power Alliance
  • Ventura Council of Governments
  • Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
  • Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8. 

 

• An award winning National Board Certified Teacher and a United Teachers of Los Angeles Chapter Chair

Ruth will provide a safe community based on access to:
1. Clean air and clean water
2. Community based healthcare
3. Access to public transportation
4. Workforce housing

What does this mean for you?

​Senior Services

Bring back the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging to support seniors with meals, transportation, caregiver support, and more!

Community Growth

Supporting small businesses in Ventura County including greater access to starter and bridge loans

Advocating for workforce housing to be built on county land to decrease traffic and improve air quality

Sustainability

Promote and expand access to public transportation including rail and buses
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Promote long-term renewable and sustainable energy and hold energy providers accountable for PSPS events 

Healthy Communities

Mental health and resource support for caregivers with senior parents and children

​Fight for healthcare access across Ventura County and expand services

Clean-up the Santa Susana Field Lab

Demand the full clean up of Santa Susana Field Lab to prevent more deaths from cancer!

Youth ​Services

Create jobs for our youth including paid internships and job training

Union Jobs

Advocating for union jobs with fair wages, safe working conditions and healthcare

 

Who supports Ruth?

Progressive Alliance of Ventura County
United Democrats for Progress
Santa Clara Valley Democratic Club
Democratic Club of Ventura
Women’s Democratic Club of Ventura County
Ventura County Central Democratic Committee
Ventura County Young Democrats
Moorpark Democratic Club
National Women's Political Caucus of California
Latinas Lead California
San Fernando Valley Feel the Bern
Indivisible Simi Valley
Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County

Christina Villasenor | Fillmore City Council and Mayor (ret.)
Jane Kim | San Francisco Supervisor (ret.)
Laura Espinosa | Santa Paula City Council (ret.)
Cynthia Salas | Oxnard Union High School District Area 1
Kathy Long | Ventura County Supervisor District 3 (ret.)
Rachel Lang | Ojai City Council
Genevieve Flores-Haro | Oxnard Union High School District Area 4
Beverly Drandsfeldt | Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation Board
Liz Campos | Ventura City Councilmember
Gabby Basua | Oxnard City Councilmember
Sofya Bagdasaryan | Simi Valley Unified School District Board Area C (ret.)
Karen Sher | Oxnard Union High School District Chair (ret.)
Amber Thompson | ADEM for 38th District, Executive Board Member of California Democratic Party
Rasheed Chaise | Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee Member
Michael McKeon | Vice President of Stonewall Democrats
Michaela Perez | Oxnard City Councilmember
Roseann Mikos | Moorpark City Councilmember (ret.)

Let's Rise Together!