7 running for City Council

The City Council race is taking shape, and candidates on the November ballot offer a first look at why they're running.

Though he's an incumbent, Tom Glancy is running for City Council for the first time since he was appointed to a three-year term after Councilmember Ed Masry died. He's a dentist who served on the planning commission for seven years. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain after 30 years of service and owned his own business in Thousand Oaks for 20 years.

Glancy's been a resident of Thousand Oaks for 28 years.

The other incumbent who's running is Mayor Jacqui Irwin. When she was elected to the City Council four years ago, Irwin promised to protect the quality of life in Thousand Oaks. She continues to serve the community as a leader in youth football and Girl Scouts. Her emphasis has been on the environment, public safety and protecting children.

Ramaul Rush said that he's an independent policymaker. He's been a resident of Thousand Oaks for 26 years. Rush has a juris doctorate degree. He's been a Ventura County Civil Service Commission chair and has served on the appeals board for building and safety, and the city's social service funding committee.

Al Adam is a professional financial adviser who's lived in Thousand Oaks for 30 years. He promises to keep the city safe, protect open space and stand up to developers who want to line Thousand Oaks Boulevard with tall buildings. He's a planning commissioner and has served as YMCA chair and on the Civic Arts Plaza Board of Governors.

Community volunteer Holly La Rue wants to promote economic growth without sacrificing the city's small-town charm. She's in favor of slow growth and open space while protecting small businesses and supporting youth. She opposes overdevelopment.

Ernest LeGault, a selfemployed business owner, has been a resident of Thousand Oaks for nine years. He's president of the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. LeGault said he's financially conservative and wants to be a council member and good steward of city finances while providing effective services to the young and the elderly.

Greg Akrey is the director of a nonprofit organization. He's lived in Thousand Oaks for 42 years. He enjoys bicycling and swimming. He said he doesn't like the way things are going in Thousand Oaks. He also wants to help the city create more venues with activities for children.

Information on the candidates and how they're financing their campaigns is available at www.toaks.org under "elections."