Meet the candidates for county's Supervisor District 4

Ventura County’s Supervisor District 4 primary election on June 2 features two candidates vying for the seat representing Simi Valley and Moorpark. Incumbent Janice S. Parvin, who has served since November 2022 and previously held Moorpark’s mayor position from 2008 to 2022, faces challenger Ruth Luevanos, a former Simi Valley City Council member, teacher, and small business owner. Luevanos, a Democrat, prioritizes expanding healthcare access, including restoring OB-GYN services in rural areas like Santa Paula and increasing mental health care availability. She argues that preventative care reduces long-term emergency room costs, benefiting both residents and taxpayers. Parvin’s campaign priorities are not detailed in the article, but the race hinges on addressing rising living costs and housing affordability. Luevanos proposes expanding senior services, paid job training programs, and diverse housing options on county land, including duplexes and micro-units. She also advocates for improved public transportation to lower transportation costs. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors, which includes five members, oversees policy for over 830,000 residents, handling budgets and local ordinances. A candidate could win outright in June with over 50% of the vote; otherwise, the top two will advance to the November general election. The nonpartisan race includes candidates from both Democratic and Republican registrations, though party affiliations were verified through voter rolls. The election series is part of broader coverage by *The Star* on Ventura County’s June 2 primary.