The Blanchard/Santa Paula Library District is an independent special district governed by a five-person Board of Trustees, who are elected by the voters that live within the district. Trustees are elected in even-numbered years and serve four-year terms, serving staggered terms, with three positions being elected at one election and the other two trustees two years later. Trustees must be…

In July 2018 the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) approved the sphere of influence of the District and determined that it was meeting the needs of the people in its service area.

The Blanchard Santa Paula Library District is a special act district established under California law. The District was originally formed as the Santa Paula Union High School Library District by resolution of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors (Resolution No. 427.1), adopted October 31, 1967, following a successful special election held October 24, 1967, pursuant to California Education Code…

The budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year can be found here:

The District annually files a Financial Transaction Report with the California State Controller’s office. A copy of the most recent report can be found on the State Controller’s website here.

The library policy for the establishment of financial reserves may be found here:

Details about District staff compensation, including salaries, pensions, and benefits, are reported to the California State Controller’s Office. To review compensation information on the Controller’s Government Compensation in California portal, visit the State’s website for special district reports here.