Sylvia Muñoz Schnopp is the most qualified to serve as a Camarillo City Councilmember, having served three-terms as a Port Hueneme City Councilmember that was 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 know how important it is to  be honored with the privilege to serve our residents, and I will continually look to accomplish new ideas and identify best practices to help Camarillo be a leader among leaders, with big vision and best practices,” 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, infrastructure investments, clean water resources, community engagement and special events, and new programs that resonate with community needs and desires,” she added.  

“As a native of Ventura County and business executive in Camarillo for over 20 years, 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 Camarillo 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: Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council 2022 (www.sylvia4council.com)
Facebook Page: Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council 2022 (@sylvia4council)
Email: sylvia4council@gmail.com        Phone: (805) 340-0057

​For more information and events, visit “Sylvia Munoz Schnopp for City Council” Facebook Page for “Coffee with Sylvia”, Tues., 8-9:30am at Starbucks at the Ralph's Shopping Center and future “Meet & Greet” gatherings.

Experience:
  • Business executive for 20+ years in Camarillo
  • Native of Ventura County
  • Earned and MBA with an emphasis in Finance, received from California Lutheran University with high honors;
  • Institutional knowledge with 12 years as Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council
  • Chair of the Ventura County Climate Emergency Council, 2021-2022
  • Ventura Land Trust, Executive Board Member, Treasurer
  • 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
  • Professor of Business and Accounting  (15 years), Oxnard College 
  • 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
  • Award Winner of Women Helping Women, Soroptimist International
  • Circle of Excellence National Winner, AT&T Wireless Services Employees
  • Business Owner, Schnopp Consulting Group
  • Oxnard Native; Latina- Fluent in Spanish
  • Proud Mom of a Navy Veteran!
  • Family Roots trace back to Oxnard and the early 1900's

Accomplishments:
  • New revenue strategy known as Measure U for 1-cent sales tax used for local policing, community service funding  contributing over $500k each year
  • Balanced, two-year budgets
  • Cease using reserves for bridging gap to fund police, necessary services
  • Worked tirelessly to prevent layoffs/ work furloughs of city employee over 12 years
  • Signed cooperative agreement with Oxnard Harbor District to halt lawsuits, establish new revenue-sharing agreements and additional years
  • Began city's first Sister City relationship with Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Influenced collaborative state grant $2M in beach mitigation, sand erosion restoration funding
  • 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;
  • Introduced “Movies In The Park”,  “Mayor’s Day of Caring”, and "Mayor Bike Ride" community engagement events
  • 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
  • Chosen as delegate to represent 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
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