Civil and Municipal - Jan 22

47 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 MOORPARK , CAL I FORNI A recreational amenities for the kids to enjoy. It’s just a wonderful small town environment and when you get here you instantly feel like you’re home. It’s also a great place to do business because we have a very talented workforce to draw from. A point of pride – we are home to Moorpark College, which ranks continuously among the top three best Community Colleges in the country – not only from matriculation but graduation rates, as well.” A gem of Ventura County, Moorpark has grown rapidly since its inception in 1900, when Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director the population was just 4,000, to its current population of approximately 37,000. Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director, suggests, “It may seem like that is too many people to maintain those small town vibes but everyone really knows each other, respects each other, helps each other. You go into a local shop and it’s just a different community and a really welcoming place.” That atmosphere is something residents, the local government, and staff want to maintain, despite the city’s growth and popularity. In fact, that community feel is a very important