Camarillo, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Camarillo City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

David Tennessen

Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)

7 candidates · 3 seats13 sourced positions

David Tennessen, the incumbent, is running for Camarillo City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Vishnu K. Patel.

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Today

Retired Ventura County Sheriff's chief deputy and current Camarillo mayor. He is a Marine Corps veteran with a master's degree in public administration.

Endorsed by
Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association; Ventura County Professional Peace Officers' Association; Ventura County Professional Firefighters' Association; Sheriff Jim Fryhoff; Ventura County Supervisors Jeff Gorell, Kelly Long and Matt LaVere; Camarillo Council Members Tony Trembley and Kevin Kildee Tennessen for Camarillo
Campaign website
www.tennessenforcamarillo.com

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Where David Tennessen stands: positions on the record

Past candidacy1 sourced position
Flock license plate cameras2 sourced positions

  • Camarillo Caller candidate questionnaire; responses published as submitted

    Supports continued use of the cameras with policies, auditing, limited access and oversight.

    “I support the continued use of ALPR cameras in Camarillo, coupled with strong policies, auditing, limited access and appropriate oversight.”

    Own statementThe Camarillo Caller

  • as recorded in the council minutes

    Asked staff to review the Flock camera locations identified by members of the public (Aug. 26, 2026 meeting).

    Own statementCamarillo City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026

Mobilehome rent3 sourced positions
Food aid2 sourced positions
Oil and gas resolution2 sourced positions
Water Reclamation Plant2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes, as the Camarillo Sanitary District board, on a not-to-exceed $3,959,553 agreement with Jacobs Project Management Co. for owner's advisor and program manager services on the Water Reclamation Plant upgrades (passed 5-0, April 2026).

    Council voteCamarillo City Council and Sanitary District minutes, April 8, 2026 · Apr 8, 2026

  • Camarillo Caller candidate questionnaire; responses published as submitted

    Names water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly the Water Reclamation Plant, as his top concern.

    “The issue that concerns me most over the next four years is Camarillo's long-term water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly our 69-year-old Water Reclamation Plant.”

    Own statementThe Camarillo Caller

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

  • Camarillo Caller candidate questionnaire; responses published as submitted

    Says immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that city resolutions on it would be largely performative.

    “Immigration policy and immigration enforcement are fundamentally federal responsibilities.”

    Own statementThe Camarillo Caller

What David Tennessen said vs. how David Tennessen voted

Water Reclamation Plant

In their words

  • Names water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly the Water Reclamation Plant, as his top concern.

    Camarillo Caller candidate questionnaire; responses published as submitted ·The Camarillo Caller

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