Civil Municipal View Feb2023

84 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Moorpark Chamber of Commerce www.moorparkchamber.com n WM www.wm.com organizations like Kiwanis, Rotary, Boys & Girls Club and Knights of Columbus clubs and how active they are. “It’s an integral part of who we are because they have a significant impact on our residents,” Brown says. As the largest employer in the city, PennyMac Financial Services is another strong city partner, working with city and business officials to support housing and entrepreneurial needs. Moorpark is home to Ventura County’s first Amazon Fresh Market as well. Neighboring communities and Ventura County are partners in supporting an array of public services from mental health and transportation to public safety and the homeless population. Most of all Brown feels that Moorpark has the best of both worlds; modern amenities and a contemporary way of thinking while keeping a small-town feel. “When you are here, it just feels like you’re home,” he concludes.