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Mayor Pro Tem Richard W. Rollins
Goals
My goal as a City Councilperson is to improve the parks and beaches, increase the recreational opportunities, invest in infrastructure improvements, and establish a strong dependable revenue stream that will create a financially sound, safe, and beautiful community for years to come.
Background
I have dedicated my career to improving the quality of life of the communities that I have served. I have a background in supervising and managing Community Service and Recreation Programs and Facilities.
- 1974-1981: City of Culver City
- 1981-1984: City of Alhambra
- 1984-2007: City of Santa Monica
Career Highlights
- Management and supervision of senior, youth and adult recreation programs for 33 years
- Director of various community festivals and events that served the unique and varied needs of the communities I served
- Key coordinator for the development of the Santa Monica Police Activities League
- Director of West Los Angeles Area Special Olympics for 10 years
- Board member for the Southern California Municipal Athletics Association
- Catalyst for development management of City skate parks, childcare facilities, homeless task force and beaches centers
Volunteer Work
- Westchester Neighborhood Council
- Board Member and Head Coach for AYSO and Little League
- Regional Director of California Jaycees
- Board Member of Culver City Foster Children Association
- President of Culver City Jaycees
- Kentwood PTA Vice President
- President of the Westchester Tennis Club
Community service
Upon retirement I moved to the City of Port Hueneme. My energy and desire to give back to the Community continued (it's in my blood). For the past 13 years I have:
- Raised funds to save the Hueneme Senior Holiday Luncheon that was slated to be cancelled
- Served on the Board of the Friends of Bard
- Developed youth involvement fair
- Served as a local HOA president for 10 years
- Served as Docent for Port Hueneme Historical Museum
- Served as catalyst for the development of Hueneme Community Garden
- Developed youth tennis program that served 50 Hueneme Youth for 5 years
- Served as catalyst for the development of Hueneme Pickleball Courts that serves hundreds of players
- Head Coach of Santa Clara High School Boys and Girls Tennis Teams for 8 yrs
- Port Hueneme Recreation and Parks Commissioner for 3 years
- Catalyst for development of REACH (Recreation Education Arts Culture in Hueneme) a non-profit corporation formed to support and fund programs for youth and families
- Volunteer for Beach Cleanups, Toys for Tots, Home Delivered Meals
- Coordinator of Boys and Girls Club Pickleball program
- Substitute Teacher for Oxnard and Hueneme School District
City Council
Since my appointment to the Port Hueneme City Council, I have represented the community as a Board Member on the following:
- Ventura County Air Pollution Board
- Port Hueneme Water Association
- Association of Water Agencies
- So Cal Association of Governments
- Energy and Environment Committee
- REACH (Recreation Education Arts Culture in Hueneme)
I am honored that you have given me your support to represent this fine community as a City Councilmember and I encourage each of you to contact me with your ideas, concerns and suggestions. I also encourage you to volunteer to make our community an even better place to live. I have an open door policy. Feel free to contact me at richrollins@me.com.
Family
I have been married for 43 years and have 3 adult children and one grandchild.
CONTACT
rrollins@ci.port-hueneme.ca.us
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Richard Rollins
City Council MemberPhone: (805) 986-6501