The Legislative Lens Podcast with Host: Rob Leatherwood

The Legislative Lens Podcast, produced by the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS®, explores the housing crisis in Ventura County. VCCAR Director of Government Affairs Rob Leatherwood interviews top decision-makers and policy influencers as they analyze the causes of and solutions to our housing issues. With a healthy mix of levity and reverence, each episode tells the story of the intersection of government/politics and housing/real estate in a digestible and actionable way.

The Legislative Lens Podcast with Host: Rob Leatherwood is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12: Economic Vitality in Ventura County with Estelle Bussa

  Feb 6, 202647 minS1

  <p>What does it really take to build a strong, resilient economy in Ventura County—and what’s holding us back? In this episode, we’re joined by <b>Estelle Bussa</b>, Deputy Executive Officer for <b>Economic Vitality and Service Excellence</b> for the County of Ventura, for a wide-ranging conversation about where our regional economy stands today and where it needs to go next.</p><p>Estelle breaks down how the County supports job creation through its <b>Economic Vitality Strategic Plan</b>, the complex relationship between housing and workforce growth, and the real-world impacts of policies like SOAR o...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: The Apartment Equation: Dawn Dyer on Housing, Jobs & Community Change

  Dec 16, 20251h 16mS1

  <p><b>In this thought-provoking episode of </b><b>Legislative Lens</b><b>, host Rob Leatherwood sits down with Dawn Dyer, CEO of Dyer-Sheehan Group and founder of Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, to tackle one of the region’s most pressing challenges: housing.</b></p><p><b>From breaking down how rents are calculated in multifamily housing (in plain English) to sharing the story behind the creation of HTFVC, Dawn offers both expertise and inspiration. Together, we explore:</b></p><b>What makes apartments a unique and critical part of the housing landscape</b><b>How market dynamics, job gr...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: REFAT, Real Estate Fraud Unit, Ventura County

  Jul 28, 202540 minS1

  <p>This edition of the Legislative Lens podcast features Dominic Kardum, Senior Deputy District Attorney with the Ventura County DA's Real Estate Fraud Unit, and Jorge DeLeon, Chairman of the Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT), as they delve into <b>real estate fraud and how consumers can protect themselves</b>. The episode traces <b>REFAT's inception in the early 2000s</b> from the need to address prevalent loan modification scams, establishing its mission to <b>prevent, detect, and report real estate fraud</b> in collaboration with the Ventura County DA's specialized fraud unit, one of the first of its...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Wildfire Safety & Community Resilience with Andy Ortega

  Mar 19, 202547 minS1

  <p> **Andy Ortega's Background & Personal Story**</p><p> *   Andy's 37-year career with the Ventura County Fire Department, following in his father's footsteps.</p><p>    *   He retired in 2017 as Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations/Services.</p><p>    *   His retirement bliss was interrupted by the **Thomas Fire** on December 4th, 2017, which burned down his home.</p><p>    *   This personal trauma shifted his perspective, leading him to join the Fire Safe Council after rebuilding his home. He describes losing everything as "winning the reverse lottery".</p><p>**Understanding the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council**</p><p>    *   The Council was founded in **2009** by the then Ventura Co...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: Building a Thriving Santa Paula w/ James Mason and Caesar Hernandez

  Jan 24, 202551 minS1

  <p>In the eighth episode, host Rob Leatherwood visits with James Mason, Community and Economic Development Director, and Caesar Hernandez, Management Analyst for the City of Santa Paula. Together, they offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping this vibrant community.</p><p> Santa Paula is undergoing a transformation, shedding negative stereotypes through streamlined development and a proactive approach to growth. As the city navigates a projected 20%-25% population increase over the next decade, the conversation focuses on balancing the preservation of small-town charm with modernization. This growth requires significant investments in infrastructure and services, raising questions about whether t...

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