District 1 - Supervisor Matt LaVere
800 S. Victoria Ave., L#1900, Ventura, CA 93009
Phone: (805) 654-2703 | Fax: (805) 654-2270
Email: Matt.LaVere@ventura.org
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800 S. Victoria Ave., L#1900, Ventura, CA 93009
Phone: (805) 654-2703 | Fax: (805) 654-2270
Email: Matt.LaVere@ventura.org
City of Ventura, Montalvo, Saticoy, Ojai Valley, City of Ojai, Upper Ojai Valley, Victoria Estates, Riverpark, Collection, Rio West, Northwest Oxnard, Windsor North/ River Ridge, North Coast, West Lockwood Valley, Oak View, Miramonte, Meiners Oaks, Casitas Springs, Cabrillo, Rincon and Solimar.
The District 1 Office is located on the 4th floor of the Ventura County Government Center – Hall of Administration
800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93009 | Phone: (805) 654-2703 | Fax: (805) 654-2270
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District Representative Maruja Clensay serves Supervisor Matt LaVere and District 1 in all areas related to land use planning, zoning, public works, and entitlement procedures with a geographic focus in the City of Ventura, North Ventura Avenue, and the North Ventura Coast.
Prior to joining the District 1 team, Maruja worked as a Senior Planner for the City of Ventura Planning Division where she managed and represented complex and controversial housing, commercial, and subdivision projects. In addition to the public sector, Maruja worked as a project manager for a private land use entitlement firm in Santa Barbara where she managed numerous housing, institutional, and commercial projects throughout Santa Barbara County. Maruja’s public and private sector experience brings a unique and collaborative approach to the development process with a strong focus in public outreach, transparency, and accountability to District 1.
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Ana has over 13 years of experience in secretarial and constituent services with the County of Ventura. Most recently Ana worked for the Human Services Agency Children and Family Services Department for over 3 years. She previously served 8 years as Executive Aide to former Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett.
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Lourdes is a graduate from Cal State University, Northridge, she has worked in government for over 18 years. She worked for the City of Oxnard in the City Manager’s Office 6 years, and 12 years at the County of Ventura Board of Supervisors, Fifth District assisting former County Supervisor, John C. Zaragoza. It’s a privilege for Lourdes to work on behalf of District 1 residents, with a special focus within the communities of Riverpark, Northwest Oxnard, Montalvo, Saticoy.
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Born and raised in Ventura, Ca, Clint is a 5th Generation Ventura County native. He owned Garman’s Restaurant & Irish Pub from 2009 until Covid disrupted life in 2020. Clint has been co-vocational the last 20 years serving as a pastor with Ventura Missionary Church Denomination and Mission Church locally. He also served as a Santa Paula City Councilman/Mayor from 2016 – 2020.
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Most recently Matt served as Ventura County’s Assistant County Executive Officer and CEO Chief of Staff from 2008 until his retirement in 2018. Prior to this Matt served as the County‘s first Chief Information Officer and Director of the County’s Information Technology Services Department from 1998 until moving into the CEO’s office in 2008.
Prior to his service with the County Matt worked in the private sector for 10 years in technology management for UNISYS Corporation and Delphi Systems Inc. Matt holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University Northridge where he majored in both Accounting and Information Systems.
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