(CLAIR | Ventura, CA) — Ventura County residents, business owners, and civic leaders are invited to attend the 2025 Taxpayers Economic Outlook Conference, hosted by the Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation (VCTF). The event takes place on Wednesday, April 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Westlake Hyatt, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. in Westlake Village. Tickets are $85 and include breakfast.
The conference will feature two leading voices in California’s economic and taxpayer policy circles.
Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast, will present key findings from the latest economic data for Ventura County and the surrounding region. Dr. Schniepp has over three decades of experience analyzing regional economies and is known for providing clear and practical insights into how local markets are changing.
Joining him is Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, a prominent organization that advocates for taxpayer rights and fiscal responsibility across California. Coupal brings a legal and policy background, along with decades of experience tracking how state and local decisions affect residents’ pocketbooks.
Both speakers will offer analysis and commentary on the year ahead for Ventura County’s economy—focusing on job growth, inflation, housing, and public policy. Some recent trends suggest shifts in key sectors, including healthcare, construction, and agriculture. But the full picture will be revealed during the event.
Local leaders and attendees will have the opportunity to learn how these trends could affect communities like Simi Valley, as well as gain perspective on broader fiscal challenges facing the region.
The event is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased at vctax.org/events.
For those seeking a better understanding of Ventura County’s financial outlook—and what’s coming in 2025—this conference offers an opportunity to hear directly from two experts with deep knowledge of the region and the state.
