A past video I made interviewing Mitch Green:

The blog votesimivalley.com has started posting much more often. Blogger Mike Chandler has added guest columns by Mitch Green. Go read the page and give them feedback.

A Facebook group called Simi Valley Politics has a discussion going over an anonymous robocall in the last election for city council. The source of the anonymous call has not been proven. Some people claim they are getting closer. I am glad they are trying to figure it out but I am not confident they will discover it.

Our campaign finance system relies upon transparency. Anonymous robocalls help to hide the source of special interest money.

It is now official. Simi Valley has annexed Moorpark. The move will dramatically increase the size of Simi Valley.

The area of Moorpark will now be known as Mo'Simi.

The move is expected to benefit both areas with increased economic cooperation. Simi Valley now has a community college. Moorpark will benefit from the many businesses in Simi Valley. What do you think will be the best benefit?

Happy April 1st

During the last election for city council there was an anonymous robocall targeting Steve Sojka. At that time his supporters told me they were confident they were going to be able to prove who did it.

Is there an update on finding out who did it?

After each election there are a few signs that people forget to remove. I post them here to remind people to remove their signs and because it is fun. It is not our duty to go and remove any signs we see for you. These signs are from the 2012 election.

Send in your pictures and I will post them. I will give you credit for your picture if you ask.

This home often keeps up their signs long after an election.

Simi Valley City Council candidate Mark Littleton cleaned up most of his signs. This one by the mall escaped his efforts.

Do you have pictures of old signs that have not been removed? Email them to me and I will post them.

How transparent is your local government?

Updated Campaign finance reports are posted on the city's website. Any surprises?

There was recently a robocall that went out to Simi Valley voters. The group that paid for it has not been identified. I wonder if we will ever know who paid for it. Transparency in campaign finance is important to follow the money in politics. We need better disclosure.

I am glad that so many candidates are campaigning for a seat on the Simi Valley City Council. Those candidates are out informing people what the city council does and what the issues are in Simi Valley. The signs might look trashy to some people but I see them as an example of a robust democracy.

There are two seats on the Simi Valley City Council. Do you know who you will be supporting?

You do not need to register to comment but keep it classy.

The Simi Valley Fair and Music Festival is this weekend. The fair this year is bigger than in the past. This is a great opportunity for candidates to meet people. The parade was this morning and had many politicians in it.

You can post pictures on the Facebook page for my blog. The best pictures I will post on this page. The debates there are usually better because it is not anonymous.

The Simi Valley teachers union was there to support their endorsed candidates. They also support Proposition 30 and are against Proposition 32. What do you think of the propositions?

This picture was posted by Simi Valley School Board candidate Josie Hirsch on her Facebook page.

This picture was posted by a Keith Mashburn supporter on their own page.

Please send in pictures I should post.

Simi Valley City Council candidate Tim Shannon has started placing his signs. What do you think of the inclusion of a clover on his signs? Should an Irish politician include a 3 leaf or 4 leaf clover?

Click here for past coverage of clovers on campaign signs.

Simi Valley City council candidate Keith Mashburn has been getting more conservative support. He has been endorsed by Tony Strickland and he has the support of Tea Party leader Doug Crosse. Does this support make you more likely to support him?

Keith Mashburn has a campaign meet and greet this week. Click on continue reading for details.

There is now a Simi Valley Police Department page on Facebook. How would you like to see the police use the page?

The Simi Valley / Moorpark Democratic Club is going to being discussing the plans for Simi Valley to have three Wal-Marts and the change in the library. The new Wal-Marts will be smaller stores that sell groceries.

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will discuss the City Council's decision regarding Wal-Mart and privatization of the library, 7pm, Wednesday, August 15 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road.

With their interest in city issues and one of their club members running for city council I am wondering if they plan to make a big effort to elect someone to the city council. There is expected to be a crowded field. A dedicated activist group could make the difference and elect someone.