Parvin, Luevanos face off for supervisor seat
Simi Valley Acorn
May 1, 2026
Well, neighbors, it looks like we’ve got a real race on our hands for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. According to the *Simi Valley Acorn*, incumbent Janice Parvin is facing off against challenger Ruth Luevanos for the 4th District seat, and since only these two qualified for the June 2 primary ballot, we won’t have to wait until November to know who’s representing us. Parvin is running on her record, and Luevanos is calling for broader community representation—so it’s a classic choice between experience and fresh perspective.
For those of us in Simi Valley, this race hits close to home. The 4th District covers a big chunk of our city, and whoever wins will have a direct say in everything from local development to public safety funding. Luevanos’s push for wider representation might resonate with folks who feel left out of decisions, while Parvin’s track record could appeal to those who want steady leadership. Either way, it’s a good reminder to mark your calendars for June 2—our voices matter more than ever in shaping the Central Coast we call home.
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