VCSDA Chapter Meetings

In-person meetings are held at various locations within Ventura County on the 1st Tuesday of February, April, June, September, & November, beginning at 5:30pm., unless otherwise noted.

2025-2026 Meeting Locations:

June 2, 2026: Ventura County Fire Station 35 & VCFD Headquarters, Newbury Park 

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VCSDA Chapter SPEAKER: Dustin Gardner, Ventura County Fire Chief

Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner is the Guest Speaker for the October 3, 2023 meeting. Chief Gardner brings extensive managerial and administrative experience in fire protection over a 23-year career with Ventura County Fire. Most recently serving as the Deputy Fire Chief, he has been responsible for the department’s daily operations supervising all five bureaus. His experience also…

VCSDA Chapter SPEAKER: Kai Luoma, Executive Director of Ventura County LAFCo

Kai Luoma joined the Ventura LAFCo in 2007 and has served as Executive Officer since 2014.  Before joining LAFCo, Kai was a senior planner for the City of Santa Clarita, where one of his responsibilities was overseeing the city’s frequent annexation proposals.  He has also been a planner with the City of Roseville, Nevada County, and San Joaquin County.  Kai holds a bachelor’s degree in geography…