Ventura, 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 congestion along the 101 and 33 corridors, to coastal erosion at Surfers’ Point and Pierpont, to the need for steady foot traffic in Downtown and on Thompson Boulevard, Ventura deserves a representative who listens first and works quickly. With Ventura Harbor, the Fairgrounds, and Ventura College, we can protect quality of life while supporting local jobs.
What I will prioritize with your input
Safer, smarter mobility on the 101 and 33, and through Downtown and Midtown.
A healthier climate for small businesses across Ventura Avenue, Main Street, and Thompson.
Wildfire mitigation in hillside neighborhoods, insurance stability, and reliable emergency alerts.
Coastal resilience at Surfers’ Point, Pierpont, and Ventura Harbor.
Less red tape and more accountability for measurable results.
Tell me your top concern for Ventura. 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 Ventura
101 and 33 traffic, safety, and cut-through congestion on key surface streets.
Downtown vitality and consistent foot traffic for local shops and restaurants.
Coastal erosion and storm impacts near Surfers’ Point, Pierpont, and the Harbor entrance.
Wildfire readiness and evacuation reliability for hillside and canyon-adjacent areas.
Homelessness and public safety concerns along riverbeds and key corridors.
Water reliability and long-term affordability for households and employers.
How I will help Ventura
Pursue federal transportation and safety grants for interchange fixes, signal coordination, and safer bike and pedestrian routes, including rail-adjacent improvements.
Expand SBA access, veteran-owned and women-owned lending, and on-ramps to federal procurement to support local firms and the working waterfront.
Press for coastal resilience funding with U.S. Army Corps and NOAA partners for shoreline protection, sand retention, and Harbor dredging reliability.
Support FEMA and U.S. Forest Service funding for fuel reduction, defensible space, evacuation route upgrades, and alerting systems.
Advance water and infrastructure financing through EPA programs that improve reliability while controlling long-term costs.
Cut unnecessary federal red tape that slows local projects and burdens small employers.
Tell me your top concern for Ventura. I will read every submission and report back with concrete steps.
Simple FAQ
Why are you asking for input?
Priorities must come from Ventura 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 coastal erosion and traffic?
By securing federal funds for shoreline protection and Harbor maintenance, improving agency coordination, and advancing corridor projects that reduce congestion and improve safety.
