Topa Talk

As Ojai begins to shift socially, economically and culturally, Stephanie and Cody sit down to speak with fixtures of the community to learn their perspectives on their hopes, concerns and visions of what Ojai is becoming.Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix calls for sustainability and unity hoping to inspire locals and transplants to work together for a greater good.Ojai local and mother Blair Braney isn’t afraid to get involved and ask questions of board members and policies, sharing her opinion on the school district and housing crisis.Artist and recent resident Kristine Overacre who had design involvement with a major development project in the heart of Ojai envisions the valley to become a welcoming mecca to new people and ideas. Steph and Cody share their hot takes on each conversation and note where each viewpoint agrees and which topics seem more diametrical than ever.