The Ventura City Council has appointed Javan Rad as its new City Attorney at its meeting on October 8, 2024.
“Javan stood out among a highly qualified pool of candidates, demonstrating exceptional experience, extensive knowledge, and strong leadership qualities,” said Mayor Joe Schroeder. “The City Council is confident that Javan is the right person to guide the City Attorney’s Office into the future.”
As City Attorney, Rad will serve as the chief legal advisor to the City Council and lead a team of legal professionals and support staff who handle all aspects of municipal law. His responsibilities include advising the City Council, Commissions, Boards, Committees, and City staff on a wide range of legal issues.
Rad joins Ventura after serving as the Chief Assistant City Attorney for the City of Pasadena for the past 12 years, where he oversaw a team of ten attorneys and managed civil legal matters for the City. His expertise spans advisory and litigation work in constitutional, tort, and telecommunications law.
“I appreciate the support and confidence of the City Council, and I am honored to join the dedicated team in the City Attorney’s Office,” said City Attorney Javan Rad. “I look forward to supporting the City Council’s goals and objectives and working with talented staff and engaged Ventura residents to shape a thriving, resilient community.”
In addition to his new role, Rad has been serving a two-year term as the sole city attorney representative on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, providing guidance on telecommunications matters affecting local, state, and Tribal governments. He has been active with the League of California Cities’ City Attorney’s Department and currently serves on its Brown Act Committee. Rad has also served as President of the City Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles County and President of the Board of Directors of SCAN NATOA, a chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors.
Rad holds a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. He begins his appointment with the City starting October 28, 2024. For more information about the City Attorney’s Office, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Departments.
