Oak Park Municipal
Advisory Council

Oak Park is an unincorporated community governed by the County of Ventura. Local issues and priorities are guided by the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council otherwise known as the MAC — your elected community representatives who advise County Supervisor Jeff Gorell on issues important to Oak Park community members. The Supervisor takes the input from the MAC to help address items within Oak Park at the County level.

The MAC meets once a month at Oak Park High School. The meetings take place the last Thursday of the month at 7 pm in room G-9. The MAC is dark in August, and the November meeting is the third Thursday of the month because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

🏡 What is CSA 4?

Oak Park’s basic services are funded through Community Service Area 4 (CSA 4), created decades ago to provide: street lighting and electricity, landscaping and irrigation, crossing guards and street sweeping.

CSA 4 covers only County-maintained areas — not private shopping centers, HOAs, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) property or individual homes. RSRPD is the entity that manages all the parks in Oak Park.

💰 Did you know?

Oak Park residential property owners pay a $17.56 annual tax toward CSA 4 services. This contribution helps maintain shared infrastructure and beautification throughout the community.

🚓 Who Handles What in Oak Park

• California Highway Patrol (CHP) – Oversees traffic enforcement on local roads and highways, including speeding, collisions, bike and roadway safety. The local CHP office is based in Moorpark.
• Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) – Handles crimes involving people or property, such as theft, vandalism, or disturbances.
• Ventura County Public Works Agency – Responsible for street maintenance, streetlights and managing the contract for the CSA 4 landscaper. Some areas are privately maintained by HOAs or shopping centers. If you’re unsure, you can still report a concern — the County staff will work to route it to the right place.
• Oak Park Fire Safe Council – Community Members who work together to be prepared for wildfire.
• Ventura County Fire provides fire services with a station located right on Deerhill Rd.
• Friends of Oak Park – A community group that helps preserve open space.
• Rancho Simi Rec and Park District manages parks in Oak Park:

💬 How You Can Get Involved

Attend a MAC meeting – The Oak Park MAC meets about 10 times a year at Oak Park High School. You’re invited to attend the next meeting on October 30 at 7 pm at Oak Park High School in room G-9.

📎 Helpful Links:

• Oak Park MAC Website
• Contact a MAC Member
• Oak Park Jurisdictional Map – Helpful if you aren’t sure who has jurisdiction of an area
• Sign Up for Oak Park MAC Meeting Notices
• Submit a Ventura County Public Works Ticket system to report a concern about streets, streetlights, landscape or other maintenance issues
• CSA 4 Background Report (2005)
• MAC Policy Document
• Oak Pak 2025 Work Plan

Questions? Please email Supervisor Gorell any time at SupervisorGorell@venturacounty.gov