Simi Valley City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Jill Abele

Candidate for City Council District 1

15 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Jill Abele is running for Simi Valley City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Ayala, Anthony Thompson and Todd Taylor.

Mail ballots sent to active registered voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Simi Valley resident for over 40 years who cites strong business experience and acumen.

Where Jill Abele stands: positions on the record

Town Center1 sourced position

Wants the struggling Simi Valley Town Center turned into an entertainment and retail destination.
“With smart planning and community input, we can transform it into a destination for entertainment and retail spaces that drive local jobs and generate new revenue for city services.”
Own statementJill Abele campaign site

Pensions1 sourced position

Says the city's employee pension program is severely underfunded and calls for transparent budgeting.
“Our city's employee pension program is severely underfunded.”
Own statementJill Abele campaign site

Spending1 sourced position

Says the city spends on low-priority items such as consulting contracts while vital programs like Meals on Wheels struggle for funding.
“the city continues to spend on low priority items including consulting contracts”
Own statementJill Abele campaign site

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