Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Committees
Committee meetings are subject to changes, check the Chamber web calendar or call to confirm dates and times.

Land Use Committee
Mission: To educate Chamber members and the business community on overall land use issues and to guide the Chamber board on related matters.

Chair: Fred Ferro
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.


Business Advocacy Committee
(Formerly the Government Relations Committee)
Mission: Carries out an advocacy program on behalf of the Chamber membership and business community within the governmental and political arenas and fosters an effective working relationship.

Chair: Kathy Leahy
Meets: 2nd Monday, 12:00 p.m.

Water Committee
Mission: To monitor water sources, capacities, qualities and delivery systems that meet economic demands and residential growth.

Chair: William Seaver
Meets: 2nd Monday, 1:30 p.m.

Military Affairs Committee
Mission: Works with our local military installations to foster a relationship between the business community and Armed Forces.

Chair: Ron Van Dyck
Meets: 1st Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Greater Oxnard Political Action Committee - GOPAC
Mission: To review, research and recommend support of and/or opposition to proposed ballot measures and legislation, ordinances and other actions of local, county and state governmental bodies. It is also the responsibility of this Committee to seek out, evaluate qualifications of and endorse those candidates who are running for public office at the local, county and state level.

Chair: Suzanne Scar
Meets: As needed

Host Committee
Mission: Acts as welcoming arm of the Chamber; promotes member involvement with programs and events.

Chair: Tawnee Pena
Meets: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.