Thousand Oaks – The Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) Division 4 board seat appears poised to stay within the Buss family. Amy Buss, sister‑in‑law of outgoing director Marissa Buss, leads a four‑candidate field with a ten‑point advantage over her nearest challenger, Kerry Nelson, according to the latest semi‑official vote count.
Current vote totals
As of Wednesday morning, the Ventura County Elections Division posted the following results at 9 a.m.: Amy Buss has received 3,274 votes, representing 45 % of the ballots cast. Kerry Nelson trails with 2,549 votes (35 %). Tymaeus Orfanos is in third place with 1,168 votes (16 %), while Daniel Twedt rounds out the field with 155 votes (2 %).
About the candidates and the district
Division 4 encompasses the Wildwood, Lynn Ranch, Rancho Conejo, and Casa Conejo neighborhoods, as well as portions of central Thousand Oaks. The district’s board members serve four‑year terms, and the chairmanship typically rotates among the five directors.
Amy Buss moved to Thousand Oaks at age four and has never previously held elected office. She told the Acorn that she is grateful for the community’s support and emphasized the importance of every vote being counted. “It’s been exhilarating to see that the community has shown strong support for my candidacy,” she said.
Implications of a potential win
If the final count confirms her lead, Buss will join current directors Chuck Huffer, Doug Nickles, Nellie Cussworth and Ashley Orozco on the CRPD board. The board oversees the district’s parks, recreation programs, and facilities that serve families throughout the area, aligning with the community’s focus on safe, family‑friendly spaces.
Local residents have praised the district’s efforts to maintain well‑kept parks and provide affordable recreation opportunities. Keeping the seat within a family already familiar with the board’s work may offer continuity and stability for ongoing projects, such as upcoming trail improvements and youth sports initiatives.
What’s next?
The election results will be certified once all ballots are counted and any outstanding provisional votes are verified. Until then, the CRPD encourages voters to stay engaged and continue participating in public meetings, where board members discuss budget allocations, program offerings, and facility upgrades.
For more information on upcoming CRPD meetings or to learn how to get involved in local park initiatives, residents can visit the district’s website or contact the board directly.
Original reporting: Thousand Oaks Acorn — read the source article.
