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Keep Simi Safe
Lead Simi Forward

Welcome

I’m Jill Abele, and I’m running to represent you on the Simi Valley City Council.
People often ask why I’m running. The answer is simple: Simi Valley deserves the best possible
leadership to guide us forward. Serving on the City Council is a serious responsibility—but it’s also an
incredible opportunity to help shape our city’s future.

As a longtime resident with deep community roots, strong business experience and acumen, and a
proven record of leadership, I’m ready to help steward Simi Valley into a thriving future.
Our city faces important challenges ahead—economic, financial, and community-based. Simi Valley
needs knowledgeable, steady leadership to navigate these challenges and keep our hometown safe,
vibrant, and financially strong. I welcome that challenge and am ready to get to work for you.
Thank you for visiting my site to learn more about my campaign and my vision for Simi Valley.

Where is district 1?

District 1 is nearly everything in Simi Valley north of the Ronald Reagan Freeway.

It stretches from Erringer Road on the west to Kuehner Drive on the east and north of state route 118. There is a section south of the freeway between Sycamore and Stow, and north of Cochran Street.

District one map

Keep Simi Safe
Lead Simi Forward

My vision for Simi Valley is simple:

A vibrant economy, which supports

A financially stable government, providing

Exceptional, responsive public services, especially those that keep our community safe.

We have an amazing community and a great quality of life here in Simi Valley—but we can do even better. Our Simi Valley Town Center has struggled for years. With smart planning and community input, we can transform it into a destination for entertainment and retail spaces that drive local jobs and generate new revenue for city services. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and I’ll work to make sure we get it right. Our city’s employee pension program is severely underfunded. I’ll push for transparent, responsible budgeting so we can meet our obligations without compromising essential services. At the same time, we must spend smarter. While we struggle to fund vital programs like Meals on Wheels, the city continues to spend on low priority items including consulting contracts. I’ll work to reduce waste and prioritize spending where it truly matters—on the people and programs that serve Simi Valley residents. We can do better—and together, we will.

Frequently asked questions

November 3, 2026

The Simi Valley City Council is responsible for setting policy and direction, adopting budgets, approving contracts and land use decisions, overseeing city operations, enacting local ordinances, and representing residents on municipal issues.

Please follow this link and input your address to see which Simi Valley City Council District you live in.

Follow this link to the California Secretary of State’s Office to register to vote.

Ballots should be mailed by October 5, 2026.

Jill has lived in Simi Valley for over 40 years.

Please click this link and complete the interest form.

Jill Abele is running for Simi Valley City Council in District 1.

No, the Simi Valley City Council seats are non-partisan.

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