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Heather Schmidt
Location
District Supervisor District 3, Ventura County , CA
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No Party Preference
"Ethical leadership for a prosperous, protected, and innovative Ventura County."
Issues
Proportional Representation
It is time to restore good governance to Ventura County through truly non-partisan, ethical leadership. This includes leading from an ethical lens, in particular within traditionally underserved communities and focusing on those experiencing transient or long term hardship.
Public education for safety measures
Crime in Ventura County remains lower than the national average, but with property crime increasing, and other factors such as increases in poverty, food insecurity, and drug use in the community, it is critical the county maintain and improve on our support of the Ventura County Sheriffs, and affiliated departments, to protect our community.
Supporting tech startups and innovation hubs
We must lead with innovation at the county level by implementing strategies to bring higher paying jobs to the community. Tech and manufacturing, and partnering to expand innovation in our agricultural communities, is the future of a robust economy. Furthermore, we must continue to work to retain the business talent we already have here at home by undercutting bureaucratic legwork and costly regulatory paperwork.
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About me
My name is Heather Schmidt and I am running for office in Supervisor District 3 as a member of No Party Preference. As a Graduate Student in Public Administration and Policy, I bring both frontline experience and an education focused on solving community problems. With over 20 years of experience working with and being a part of the community, I am committed to restoring good governance to Ventura County through non-partisan, ethical leadership. I care about proportional representation and electoral reform, as well as public education for safety measures and emergency preparedness. Crime rates may be lower in Ventura County, but with property crime on the rise and other challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and drug use, it is crucial that we support our law enforcement agencies to protect our community. Additionally, I believe in supporting tech startups and innovation hubs to bring higher paying jobs to our community. By partnering with agricultural communities and streamlining bureaucracy, we can retain and attract talented individuals who will contribute to our robust economy. As a fun fact, I also love to draw and paint.
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Why I'm Running
I am running for office as a member of the No Party Preference party in Supervisor District 3 because I believe it is time to restore good governance to Ventura County through non-partisan, ethical leadership. With over 20 years of experience working with and being a part of the community, combined with my education in Public Administration and Policy, I have the knowledge and skills to address the challenges our community faces. I am passionate about proportional representation and electoral reform, as well as public education for safety measures and emergency preparedness. I will work towards maintaining and improving support for the Ventura County Sheriffs to protect our community amidst increasing property crime and other issues. Additionally, I am committed to supporting tech startups and innovation hubs to bring higher paying jobs to our community and foster a robust economy. By undercutting bureaucratic legwork and costly regulatory paperwork, we can retain and expand the business talent we already have. Vote for me, Heather Schmidt, for truly non-partisan, ethical leadership and a brighter future for Ventura County. Plus, as a fun fact, I love to draw and paint.
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Current Occupation
Graduate Student in Public Administration and Policy
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Past Experience
Heather has over 20 years of experience both working with, and being a part of, the community she intends to serve. She couples this frontline experience with an education built upon strategies proven to solve community problems.
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Fun Fact
I love to draw and paint.
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Issues
Proportional Representation
It is time to restore good governance to Ventura County through truly non-partisan, ethical leadership. This includes leading from an ethical lens, in particular within traditionally underserved communities and focusing on those experiencing transient or long term hardship.
Public education for safety measures
Crime in Ventura County remains lower than the national average, but with property crime increasing, and other factors such as increases in poverty, food insecurity, and drug use in the community, it is critical the county maintain and improve on our support of the Ventura County Sheriffs, and affiliated departments, to protect our community.
Supporting tech startups and innovation hubs
We must lead with innovation at the county level by implementing strategies to bring higher paying jobs to the community. Tech and manufacturing, and partnering to expand innovation in our agricultural communities, is the future of a robust economy. Furthermore, we must continue to work to retain the business talent we already have here at home by undercutting bureaucratic legwork and costly regulatory paperwork.
No endorsements available.
Candidate info
About me
My name is Heather Schmidt and I am running for office in Supervisor District 3 as a member of No Party Preference. As a Graduate Student in Public Administration and Policy, I bring both frontline experience and an education focused on solving community problems. With over 20 years of experience working with and being a part of the community, I am committed to restoring good governance to Ventura County through non-partisan, ethical leadership. I care about proportional representation and electoral reform, as well as public education for safety measures and emergency preparedness. Crime rates may be lower in Ventura County, but with property crime on the rise and other challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and drug use, it is crucial that we support our law enforcement agencies to protect our community. Additionally, I believe in supporting tech startups and innovation hubs to bring higher paying jobs to our community. By partnering with agricultural communities and streamlining bureaucracy, we can retain and attract talented individuals who will contribute to our robust economy. As a fun fact, I also love to draw and paint.
Why I'm Running
I am running for office as a member of the No Party Preference party in Supervisor District 3 because I believe it is time to restore good governance to Ventura County through non-partisan, ethical leadership. With over 20 years of experience working with and being a part of the community, combined with my education in Public Administration and Policy, I have the knowledge and skills to address the challenges our community faces. I am passionate about proportional representation and electoral reform, as well as public education for safety measures and emergency preparedness. I will work towards maintaining and improving support for the Ventura County Sheriffs to protect our community amidst increasing property crime and other issues. Additionally, I am committed to supporting tech startups and innovation hubs to bring higher paying jobs to our community and foster a robust economy. By undercutting bureaucratic legwork and costly regulatory paperwork, we can retain and expand the business talent we already have. Vote for me, Heather Schmidt, for truly non-partisan, ethical leadership and a brighter future for Ventura County. Plus, as a fun fact, I love to draw and paint.
Current Occupation
Graduate Student in Public Administration and Policy
Past Experience
Heather has over 20 years of experience both working with, and being a part of, the community she intends to serve. She couples this frontline experience with an education built upon strategies proven to solve community problems.
Fun Fact
I love to draw and paint.