We asked each of the four candidates for the upcoming Thousand Oaks City Council special election to be held on June 2nd to comment on the past, present, and future role of Manna in our community. We're publishing their respective comments as received. We very much appreciate Dan Roundtree's thoughtful response.
"My wife Laurie and I organized a food and gift bag program for the homeless through the Los Angeles Mission years ago. We raised money, food and other products to be delivered during the Holiday season and learned very quickly the importance of these programs. Manna's role in the Conejo Valley is a growing one despite the appearance of affluence. People of all ages go to bed hungry or do not get the proper nutritional balance to get through the day. Greater attention needs to be given to Manna and I am hopeful my role on the City Council will help in this area. As a planning commissioner, I have donated all of my stipend to charity, most of it to Manna of the Conejo, and I look forward to working with board members to secure a larger more useable location for Manna to help better serve the community."
Dan Roundtree via email May 7, 2015
To learn more about Dan Roundtree, visit his web site at
www.danroundtree4council.com or attend one of the upcoming Candidate Forums to meet Mr. Roundtree along with the three other candidates for city council—Chaise Rasheed, Ed Jones, and Rob McCoy.
Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 am - 12 pm (
Hosted by The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce)
Location: Lundring Events Center
California Lutheran University
130 Overton Ct.
Thousand Oaks
General Information: Candidate Forum will be moderated by Dr. Herb Gooch, professor of Political Science at California Lutheran University.
Monday, May 18, 2015 - 1:30 pm - (
Hosted by The Reserve at Thousand Oaks)
Location: The Reserve at Thousand Oaks
3575 N. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks
General Information: RSVPs REQUIRED - Limited Seating - Call: (805) 338-7531.
Parking available next door at LDS church (shuttle provided).
