Santa Paula, I am listening
Help shape a results-first plan for our city. 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 businesses in Ventura County.
From safety and congestion along the 126 corridor to pressures on small businesses on Main Street and in neighborhood centers, Santa Paula deserves a representative who listens first and works quickly. With deep roots in agriculture and a proud downtown, we can protect quality of life while supporting local jobs.
What I will prioritize with your input
Safer, smarter mobility and freight flow on Highway 126.
A healthier climate for small businesses and farm-related employers.
Wildfire and flood resilience for neighborhoods near canyons and Santa Paula Creek.
Less red tape and more accountability for measurable results.
Tell me your top concern for Santa Paula. 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 Santa Paula
126 corridor safety, truck flow, and commute delays to Ventura and the I-5 connection.
Support for small businesses on Main Street and neighborhood corridors to keep foot traffic steady.
Wildfire readiness and insurance stability for hillside and canyon-adjacent neighborhoods.
Flood and stormwater concerns near Santa Paula Creek and low-lying areas.
Housing affordability pressures on working families.
How I will help Santa Paula
Pursue federal transportation and safety grants for 126 corridor improvements, signals, turn pockets, and safer bike and pedestrian routes.
Expand SBA access, veteran-owned and women-owned lending, and on-ramps to federal procurement for local firms and ag-adjacent suppliers.
Support FEMA and U.S. Forest Service funding for fuel reduction, defensible space, evacuation route upgrades, and reliable emergency alerts.
Advocate for flood mitigation and stormwater projects that protect homes and businesses and reduce long-term costs.
Cut unnecessary federal red tape that slows projects and burdens small employers.
Tell me your top concern for Santa Paula. I will read every submission and report back with concrete steps
Simple FAQ
Why are you asking for input?
Priorities must come from Santa Paula 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 126 safety and flood issues?
By securing transportation and resilience funding, improving agency coordination, and advancing projects that reduce collisions, protect neighborhoods, and keep local commerce moving.
