Port Hueneme (pronounced "Wy-nee'mee") is a seaside
community in Ventura County, California. Port Hueneme is located
60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 40 miles south of Santa
Barbara. The City's name derives from a Chumash word (Wene'mu)
that means "resting place". Today's Port Hueneme is
located halfway between two larger Chumash settlements, today's
Malibu and Ventura. The first post office in the community was
in Wynema. When Thomas R. Bard laid out the town in 1872, he called
it Hueneme. The name was changed to Port Hueneme after the Port
of Hueneme was built in 1939.
Incorporated in 1948, Port Hueneme has a 5-member City Council
which functions as the policy making governmental body. The five
individuals serve staggered four-year terms in office, with the
Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem being selected by the City Council each
year. City services are structured around eight departments: City
Administration, Community Development, Finance, Housing and Facilities
Maintenance, Police Department, Public Works, Recreation and Community
Services, and Utility Services.
The City of Port Hueneme has seen much dramatic progress since
its incorporation. Residents consistently cite the high quality
of life offered due to planned development, excellent public facilities
and responsive City services as being primary reasons for choosing
to live in the City. A commitment to maintain high standards for
a clean and attractive appearance of the City continues to be
a major priority. The importance of preserving and enhancing existing
amenities to ensure the long-term health and vitality of the community
is recognized as well.
The City of Port Hueneme employs 125 individuals on a full time
basis, and has a total budget of approximately $33 million.
Port Hueneme became a Charter City effective December, 1996,
following Port Hueneme voter approval in the November, 1996 election.
What does this mean for Port Hueneme? Typically a Charter City
has more control over its local affairs than a general law city,
giving a greater degree of home rule.
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