The allegations that have recently come to light regarding my business associate of 27 years, Russell Takasugi, are both shocking and disappointing to me. Because Russell and I are an association and have separate trust accounts, files, and clients, I do not have access to any information regarding the specific details of this complicated situation beyond the pages faxed to me by the Ventura County Star and what has already been printed in the Ventura County Star. I have never reviewed Russell’s books, nor, due to the need to respect client confidentiality, have I ever reviewed the files of Russell’s clients with whom I have no legal obligation or responsibility. However, because my good name is associated with this issue, I will leave no stone unturned in getting to the bottom of these disturbing allegations.

The race for Mayor of Simi Valley has added another significant endorsement.

Joining the hundreds of private citizens and office holders, Republicans and Democrats, Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks has joined the effort to elect former Deputy District Attorney Bob Huber as Mayor of Simi Valley. Huber also has the official endorsement of the Simi Valley Police Officers and the Ventura County Firefighters.

The Simi Valley Police Officers Association has extended its support to Keith Mashburn for City Council and Bob Huber for Mayor in the November election. Both are well-known pillars of the community with long records of public service.

Friday afternoon, August 6, Bob Huber filed his nomination papers to run for Simi Valley Mayor, at the Simi Valley City Hall.

“I am honored that hundred of citizens, numerous elected officials and many community business leaders are supporting my efforts to bring renewed leadership to City Hall.,” said Bob Huber.

As a candidate for the past several months he has been promoting transparency in City Hall, promoting a free ombudsman program to help our citizens and the institution of the E-Verify system to create jobs for Simi Valley residents. Huber has been promoting monthly town halls, so that government comes to the people instead of the people needing to go to the government.