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An Advisory Council was created by thoughtful Advisory Council membersconsideration of diverse interested community members in Ventura County which were invited to comprise the Advisory Council of approximately 40 people: County of  Ventura staff, House Farm Workers!, all ten incorporated Cities in Ventura County, and other stakeholders including County departments of transportation, health, agriculture, and housing; nonprofit organizations; financial institutions; healthcare groups; small and large agricultural employers and business associations; housing advocacy groups; affordable housing developers; educational institutions; and farmworkers.

The Advisory Council first met in November 2021, provided input on the survey design and implementation (Phases 2 and 3), and will continue to provide input on the preparation of the Farmworker Housing Study and Action Plan (Phases 4 and 5). The meetings are coordinated by key members from the County of Ventura’s Planning Division and House Farm Workers! which comprise the Coordination Committee for the project.

The role of the Advisory Council includes the following tasks:  

  • Provide input for the Survey Consultant Request for Proposals (RFP);
  • Advise in selection of the Survey Consultant(s);
  • Provide input on surveys designed by the Survey Consultant;
  • Review proposed Survey Methodology and Communications Plan;
  • Provide input on the different components of the Study; and
  • Review draft Action Plan policies and programs.