Mike Judge’s Simi Valley Council Tenure Draws Praise

Mike Judge’s municipal record extends back to 2010, when his service on the Simi Valley City Council began. He has since completed several stints as mayor pro tem. His current board and committee work covers affordable housing, transportation, energy, emergency readiness, aging, community engagement, and recognition of veterans and the military.

Judge retired after a 31-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department. His military background includes service in the U.S. Army, followed by the California Army National Guard. His family’s connection to Simi Valley reaches back to the 1950s, while his own civic involvement has included commissions, neighborhood councils, local boards, and regional groups representing the city.

His mayoral platform centers on public safety, business growth, quality of life, and responsible city finances. His campaign also credits him with pursuing more flexible RV parking rules and helping create a permit program for qualifying neighborhoods facing street-parking pressure. In 2018, Judge proposed combining three years of Waste Management grant money to support the Simi Valley Free Clinic’s planned facility; the City Council approved that proposal. These actions give homeowners and other voters specific examples to weigh alongside his stated support for safe, family-oriented neighborhoods and easier conditions for businesses seeking to open or remain in Simi Valley.