‘Happy Days’ star Anson Williams talks running for mayor of Ojai, California: ‘The community comes first’

Ojai, located about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County, has a population under 8,000. It’s known for its boutique hotels, art galleries and local organic agriculture.

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According to Williams, who has called Ojai home since 2011, using his public platform to give back to his community is essential now more than ever. Some of his ideas include establishing a designated "base camp" outside the downtown area where tourists and tour buses park and pay, developing more public parking areas to relieve congestion, uniting businesses with Casitas Water District to implement new conservation programs, forging a bond with the school system, and generating new sources of income, among others.

Ojai, located about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County, has a population of less than 8,000. It’s known for its boutique hotels, art galleries and local organic agriculture. The outlet noted that chain stores are prohibited by city ordinances. The "Happy Days" star would be facing current Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix, who is running for re-election.