The City of Oxnard joins the community in mourning the loss of former Mayor Dr. Thomas E. Holden, who passed away on May 26.
Dr. Holden served as Mayor from 2004 to 2012, following a decade of service on the City Council beginning in 1993. His leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on the Oxnard community.
Oxnard Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur expresses his condolences, stating, “Former Mayor Dr. Tom Holden was a dedicated public servant. His commitment to public safety and community development had a lasting impact on our community. On behalf of the City of Oxnard, I extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Holden’s family and all who were touched by his service.”
Dr. Holden’s involvement in local government saw many new projects, such as The Collection at RiverPark and Seabridge, come to fruition. He served on numerous boards, commissions, and committees, including the Air Pollution Control District, Gold Coast Transit, Ventura Council of Governments, and the Ventura County Regional Sanitation District, to name a few. In 2009, he received the “Distinguished Citizen of the Year” award from the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to his public service, Dr. Holden was a local businessperson who was actively involved on the boards of St. John’s Hospital, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus, and the Rotary Club.
The City and its staff extend their deepest condolences to Dr. Holden’s family and loved ones during their time of loss.