The Blanchard/Santa Paula Library District is an independent special district governed by a five-person Board of Trustees, who are elected by the voters that live within the district. Trustees are elected in even-numbered years and serve four-year terms, serving staggered terms, with three positions being elected at one election and the other two trustees two years later. Trustees must be…

In July 2018 the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) approved the sphere of influence of the District and determined that it was meeting the needs of the people in its service area.

The District annually files a Financial Transaction Report with the California State Controller’s office. A copy of the most recent report can be found on the State Controller’s website here.

The budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year can be found here:

The library policy for the establishment of financial reserves may be found here:

District compensation details including staff salaries, pensions, and benefits can be found on the California State Controller’s website. The information can be found here.