Kelly Long was first elected to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors representing the Third District in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 and again in 2024 for her third and final term. (In 2008, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted term limits consisting of three terms or 12 years) . The Third District includes the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, and portions of Camarillo & Northeast Oxnard, as well as the unincorporated communities of Piru, El Rio/Nyeland Acres, and East Lockwood Valley.

Supervisor Long is dedicated to providing effective, responsive representation to the residents of the Third District and has helped to serve her constituents through multiple natural disasters including the Thomas Fire, Woolsey/Hill Fire, South Mountain Fire as well as the Santa Clara Wastewater Treatment accident and the pandemic.

Supervisor Long serves on a variety of committees and commissions including: the Ventura County Employees Retirement Association (VCERA), Fillmore Piru Basing Groundwater Sustainability Agency (FPBGSA), Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA), Camarillo Airport Authority and represents the County of Ventura at the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo), just to name a few. Supervisor Long was the Chair of the Board of Supervisors in 2020 and helped to lead our county during the difficulties associated with the pandemic. She continues to Chair the FPBGSA where she led a group of farmers, environmentalists, and water professionals to complete the final version of their Groundwater Sustainability Plan which will help preserve the Santa Clara River Watershed Basin. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Supervisors.

Before being elected to the Board of Supervisors, Kelly held the office of Trustee of the Pleasant Valley School District from 2012 – 2016. Additionally, she has over 25-years of combined experience as an entrepreneur, business executive with budgeting and fiscal accountability and collective bargaining and negotiations. Supervisor Long has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach and holds six patents while working for several Bio-Medical firms. She is very proud to come from a family of small business owners, educators, and community volunteers.

Kelly Long has two girls and has built a strong community around them, volunteering for many local organizations and non-profits. They also enjoy participating in many outdoor recreational activities in and around Ventura County ranging from hiking in our near-by mountains to rowing and surfing at our beautiful harbors and beaches.

As a member of the Board of Ventura County Supervisors, Kelly vows to invest the time to make our families and communities successful. With goals and teamwork, she knows we can strive for the highest level of excellence!

To learn more about Kelly Long please visit her LinkedIn Profile at Kelly Long.