Applications being accepted for County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board

Fifth District Supervisor John C. Zaragoza

The Office of Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the County of Ventura Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (ADAB), Zaragoza reported Tuesday in a media release.

The ADAB advises the board of supervisors on the county’s needs and problems where alcohol and drugs are concerned. More specifically, the purpose of the ADAB is:

  • Review and evaluate substance abuse services, facilities, and special programs in Ventura County.
  • Act in an advisory capacity to the County Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health Department.
  • Publish ADAB actions and activities for public access.
  • Assess public understanding of alcohol and drug programs.
  • Prepare an Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors.
  • Comment on pending legislation.

Applicants must be Ventura County residents, and ideally would live in County Supervisorial District #5, which includes the majority of Oxnard, El Rio, Nyeland Acres, the Strickland neighborhood and the Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand Beach areas.

For more information, or to request an application, please contact the Office of Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza at 805-654- 2613 or by email at supervisor.zaragoza@ventura.org