Climate First: Replacing Oil and Gas (CFROG) Resolution

Expressed support for passing the resolution to publicly acknowledge climate change concerns.

A climate steward and wildfire survivor urged the council to listen to youth and transition to clean energy.

Spoke in support of the resolution, noting childhood wildfire evacuations and the importance of holding polluters accountable.

Community organizing manager for Seafrog highlighted youth mental health impacts from climate change and urged council action.

An Oxnard College student and Seafrog youth leader spoke in support, citing mountain fire evacuation experiences and pollution data.

A high school student urged support for the resolution, sharing personal experiences of witnessing wildfire destruction from the air.

Spoke in favor of the resolution, citing Camarillo's sustainability plan and wildfire resilience costs.

A local energy worker spoke in opposition, highlighting safe local operations and the need to avoid foreign imports.

A youth leader living near oil drilling sites in Ventura spoke about health impacts and urged setback protections.

A Camarillo resident and mother urged the council to support the resolution and protect public health setbacks.

Spoke in opposition to the CFROG resolution, questioning climate science computer models and noting Camarillo has no oil wells.

Spoke in opposition, arguing the issue is outside city jurisdiction and that reducing local production increases foreign oil imports.

A longtime Camarillo resident recalled historical air pollution improvements and urged continued regulatory action.

Spoke in favor of the resolution on behalf of youth and community health.

Spoke in support of the resolution, drawing parallels to historical environmental movements like Silent Spring.

A student urged support for the resolution, citing wildfire evacuations and youth leadership goals.

Advocated for the resolution, stating the oil industry must transition away from fossil fuels like other historical industries.

Shared personal health challenges linked to pollution and urged the council to support renewable energy transitions.

Spoke in favor of the resolution, comparing climate challenges to navigating a boat and emphasizing polluter accountability.

A scientist and disaster recovery expert spoke in favor of the resolution and polluters-pay legislation.

An oil industry representative spoke in opposition, noting local safety standards and the negative economic impact on workers.

Addressed the council regarding immigration enforcement and subsequently on environmental matters and CEQA exemptions.

A lifelong Camarillo resident and educator urged the council to support youth voices and phase out fossil fuels.

An environmental policy professional urged adoption of the resolution, citing air quality data and low oil employment figures.

Urged the council to pass the resolution to support disaster response and long-term emission reductions.

A student and park program educator shared experiences of wildfire impacts on local parks and air quality.

Camarillo resident urged passing the resolution and integrating general plan zoning for reduced car dependency.

Program manager for CFROG urged the council to support the resolution and address economic affordability and community resilience.

An Oxnard College student and Seafrog youth leader urged support for the resolution to protect public health and safety.

A retired educator spoke in support of youth and clean energy transition.