Todd Press. a 35-year Thousand Oaks resident, small business owner, community awareness advocate, local non-profit foundation supporter, and former Candidate for Thousand Oaks City Council 2010. Mr. Press believes in the power of the individual and faith to transform our community for a better Thousand Oaks tomorrow.

     "Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." - Abraham Lincoln

Motivated by concerns with the political direction of our local, state and federal government, Press offers realistic and viable solutions to today's economic, political and social challenges. And helping others find solutions to local city related issues is a labor of love he enjoys doing. 

       Press believes people with vision succeed because they can see where they are going. (See: Todd Press YouTube Voter Video Messages). Which means, regardless of one's political ideology, enjoying a fulfilling life in our community begins with having a clear vision of what one desires most. Press’ 2010 political campaign platform outlined his vision and commitment to promoting and protecting the best interest of the Thousand Oaks community.

      "Be the change you want to see in the world."- Mahatma Gandhi

       Many Thousand Oaks voters say they are attracted to Press’ outgoing, inviting personality and down to earth common sense approach to city governance. A gifted motivational speaker and freelance writer, Press delivers inspiring, imaginative, and innovative antidotal stories to help illustrate to audiences the necessity of taking positive steps toward creating a healthy, happy and prosperous life in our community.

       When it comes to economic considerations, Press advocates one simple message: Whether you manage a large business, or the family budget, basic household economics requires in order to maintain a sustainable budget - we must eliminate unnecessary spending. The same principal applies to the administration of a city budgets.

       “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”- Proverbs 29:18"

       Press first coined the term “household economics” to describe his own family sustainable economic recovery plan. It is the personal responsibility of every individual, including business and government (federal, state and local) to live within a sustainable lifestyle and strive for financial independence. Politically speaking, Press believes, if our community and nation is to succeed in this ever changing world in which we live, we must embody the intent and spirit of The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution.

       "You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you." - Brian Tracy

       Press remains commitment to instilling a mindset of sustainability, accountability and public disclosure into our city governance, an idea which continues to attract increasing support from residents and employers in Thousand Oaks. 

       Todd, wife Julia, and daughters Dakota, Hannah and son Nathaniel live in Thousand Oaks. Press earned his Law Degree from the Southern California Institute of Law, Ventura, where he served as elected SBA President and Editor. He enjoys a history of successful small business ventures.

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      "Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure."   — Napoleon Hill

      On Election Day November 2, 2010 Todd Press was defeated in his run for City Council, all three incumbents were reelected. Click to see: (Todd Press: Lessons Learned Campaign 2010 Video)    

      "Without inspiration, imagination and innovation, life is ordinary and mundane." — Todd Press

    * The word advocate traces its roots to Latin, often used to describe one who is called alongside to help, to support in the sense of general good will, and to lend one’s voice to someone in need. In my case, a Community Awareness Advocate, acts on behalf of the general public to promote greater good, understanding, inclusion and awareness of the resources, opportunities and activities available within our community.