Piru, I am listening
Help shape a results-first plan for our community. I am Michael Koslow, a 33-year military veteran, former federal special agent, and small business owner running for Congress in California’s 26th District. My focus is practical problem solving that delivers for families and small businesses in Ventura County.
From safety and truck traffic on Highway 126, to flood risk along the Santa Clara River, to water reliability for local households and farms, Piru deserves a representative who listens first and works quickly. With Lake Piru nearby, a historic town center, and deep agricultural roots, we can protect quality of life while keeping jobs local.
What I will prioritize with your input
Safer corridors on Highway 126 and key town streets.
Flood and stormwater resilience near the Santa Clara River and Piru Creek.
Water reliability and long-term affordability for residents and growers.
Support for local small businesses and ag-related jobs.
Reliable emergency alerts, evacuation clarity, and wildfire readiness.
Tell me your top concern for Piru. I will read every submission and report back with concrete steps.
Thank you for the chance to earn your trust.
What we are hearing in Piru
Speeding, freight, and cut-through traffic creating safety issues on Highway 126 and near schools.
Concerns about winter storm impacts, riverbank erosion, and drainage during heavy rains.
Pressure on household budgets from rising utility costs and insurance.
The need to keep small businesses viable on Center Street and nearby corridors.
Broadband and cell coverage gaps for families and small firms.
How I will help Piru
Pursue federal transportation and safety grants for corridor calming, safer crossings, and school-area improvements, with better signage and signal coordination on 126.
Support FEMA and Army Corps coordination for river resilience, bank stabilization, and reliable emergency communication during storms.
Advance EPA and USDA water infrastructure financing that improves reliability and controls long-term costs for local ratepayers and agricultural customers.
Expand SBA access, veteran-owned and women-owned lending, and on-ramps to federal procurement for local shops and ag-adjacent employers.
Improve access to federal broadband and connectivity programs to close coverage gaps for homes, students, and small businesses.
Cut unnecessary federal red tape that slows local projects and burdens small employers.
Tell me your top concern for Piru. I will read every submission and report back with concrete steps.
Simple FAQ
Why are you asking for input?
Priorities must come from Piru residents. Your feedback shapes my plan and the updates I publish.
Will my information be public?
No. We use submissions to guide policy and outreach. We will never sell your information.
How could a member of Congress help with highway safety and flooding?
By securing corridor and resilience funding, improving agency coordination, and advancing projects that reduce collisions, protect neighborhoods, and keep local commerce moving.
