Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Muñoz Schnopp, three-term incumbent, announced her re-election bid for Port Hueneme City Council 2020 at the beginning of the 2020 summer campaign season. “First elected in 2008, I’ve implemented many ideas resulting in economic vitality and positive contributions for city, becoming a trend-setter among other communities. It’s an honor and privilege to serve our residents, and I continually look to accomplish new ideas and identify best practices to help Port Hueneme be a great city with a big vision,” she said. “I lead by example to ensure government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure planning and support. I have a solid track record of teamwork to get the job done, and my efforts have included policy-setting strategy for new revenue, beach and pier restoration, clean water resources, community engagement and special events, and new programs that resonate with community needs and desires,” she added.
“As a 35-year resident, I’ve seen much change, yet we face more uncertain times. My experience, vision, strategy and knowledge will continue to lead the way these next four-years to ensure Port Hueneme is a safer, more vibrant community. I’m committed to organizational transformation, improving the quality of life for all, and ensuring regional collaboration to make our city the best it can be.”
Website: Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council 2020 (www.sylvia4council.com)
Facebook Page: Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for Port Hueneme City Council (@reelectsylvia4council)
Email: reelectsylvia4council@gmail.com Phone: (805) 380-7940
For more information and events, visit “Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council” Facebook Page for “Coffee with Sylvia”, Tues., 8-10am at Anacappuccino’s, and virtual “Meet & Greet” gatherings.
Experience:
“As a 35-year resident, I’ve seen much change, yet we face more uncertain times. My experience, vision, strategy and knowledge will continue to lead the way these next four-years to ensure Port Hueneme is a safer, more vibrant community. I’m committed to organizational transformation, improving the quality of life for all, and ensuring regional collaboration to make our city the best it can be.”
Website: Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council 2020 (www.sylvia4council.com)
Facebook Page: Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for Port Hueneme City Council (@reelectsylvia4council)
Email: reelectsylvia4council@gmail.com Phone: (805) 380-7940
For more information and events, visit “Re-Elect Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council” Facebook Page for “Coffee with Sylvia”, Tues., 8-10am at Anacappuccino’s, and virtual “Meet & Greet” gatherings.
Experience:
- 35-year Port Hueneme Resident
- Earned and MBA with an emphasis in Finance, received from California Lutheran University with high honors;
- Institutional knowledge with 12 years on City Council
- Mayor Pro Tem, City of Port Hueneme - Current Incumbent
- Port Hueneme Mayor (2017-18, 2014-2015 and 2010-2011)
- Port Hueneme Mayor Pro Tem (2019-2020, 2017, 2009-2010)
- Port Hueneme Water Agency Board Member and immediate past board chair
- Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member
- CA Joint Power Insurance Authority (CJPIA), Executive Committee Member, Board Member
- Ventura County Council of Governments, Board Member
- Ventura Land Trust, Board Member
- Oxnard College Business and Accounting: Faculty Member
- Hueneme Beautiful, Former Board Member
- Economic Development Collaborative –Ventura County (EDC-VC) Former Exec. Board Member
- St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Former Community Board Member
- Earned ministry licensing and a ministry degree, World Reaching Faith School of Training, Ventura
- Women Helping Women, Soroptimist International
- Circle of Excellence National Winner, AT&T Wireless
- Business Owner, Schnopp Consulting Group
- Oxnard Native; Latina- Fluent in Spanish
- Proud Navy Mom!
- Family Roots trace back to Oxnard: early 1900's
- Enhance local Police and community engagement, training and support;
- Invest in Innovation Hub with Port, Navy, Private Businesses;
- Create a campus Cannabis Business enhancement/district program 2.0
- Integrate and implement all three city plans: Strategic Plan + Parks Plan + General Plan
- Consideration of Port of Hueneme/OHD growth, development, and establish long-term synergy;
- Consideration of broad housing elements for a variety of housing stock including affordable housing, workforce housing, downsizing housing; look to key partners for new builds, and review regional strategy and Implementation with real estate, developers, state incentives;
- Look to develop solutions and partnerships for clean water supply by coordinating various sources, infrastructure repair and Investments, and key partnerships with Navy/both bases, City of Oxnard and Channel Islands Beach Community Services District through Port Hueneme Water Agency;
- Hueneme Beach Amenities and Program Enhancements
- Involved as Mayor in new revenue strategy known as Measure U/1-cent sales tax primarily to be used for local policing, community service funding that brings/will contribute over $500k each year;
- Balanced, two-year budget process began when I was Mayor and continues;
- Cease using reserves for bridging gap to fund police, necessary services
- Worked tirelessly so that we did not layoff nor furlough any city employee in the 12 years I've been on council;
- Signed the cooperative agreement as Mayor between City, Oxnard Harbor District to halt lawsuits and establish new synergy, add years to revenue sharing agreements adding millions of dollars new Community Benefit Fund, and added years to existing contracts;
- Established and underscored the city’s 70th Anniversary celebrations;
- Began process for city's first Sister City relationship with Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico;
- Lobbied collaborative state grant $2M in beach mitigation, sand erosion restoration, necessary underground infrastructure;
- Championed restoration of beach “surfer shower” that took 6 years to rebuild, repair, and make available;
- Spearheaded National Motto be displayed at City Hall which is, “In God We Trust” and the only City Hall in County to have this publically on display;
- Responsible for introducing and supporting “Movies In The Park” Summer neighborhood community park engagement program;
- Began “Mayor’s Day of Caring” project at Bubbling Springs/Community Center Park and "Mayor Bike Ride" from PH Museum to Lighthouse and back;
- Influenced Farmer’s Market program and Food Truck Events at Hueneme Beach;
- Encouraged city to apply for "Tree City USA " designation
- Inaugural Speaker, Port Hueneme Historical Museum Guest Speaker Series
- Support of Workforce Housing, Habitat for Humanity and VC Housing Trust Fund Collaboration
- Created National “Day of Caring” for United Ways across the U.S. with millions of volunteers
- Influenced “Thomas Fire Trail Fund” creation for Ventura, Santa Barbara County trails at VCCF
- Created national Hispanic Marketing and Multi-Cultural Initiatives for AT&T Wireless Services
- Support local Federally Employed Women (FEW) and women-owned businesses
- Consulted for regional defense group and community members for BRAC 2005 Taskforce which resulted in keeping local military at Port Hueneme, Pt. Mugu that is worth $1B in regional economic impact;
- Supported multi-year contracts for Police, SEIU;
- Worked diligently with city manager to meet all performance improvement program to remove City of Port Hueneme from list established by CA Joint Powers Insurance Authority in response to having too may personnel claims that originally forced city to pay $250,000 in claims against city, all due to previous personnel matters that specifically named other previous city councilmembers;
- Delegate, Congressional Small Business Forum on Capitol Hill, for U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps, 23rd District
- Featured in “Living Legends” book by author/historian Jeff Maulhardt
- “Girl of the Year” Award Winner, Oxnard Girls Club