Peter Szalai
CA · Member, Salinas Joint Measure E and G Oversight Committee (District 5)
Retired educator with nearly 40 years in public schools, 11 as a local teachers union president, who serves on Salinas's sales tax oversight committee. His priorities are fixing streets and sidewalks and responsible city spending.
Where Peter Szalai stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Told the Salinas City Council in public comment that renewing the Measure G sales tax was necessary, but that the money must go to basic services with more openness.
June 2, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: montereycountynow.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Was named to a three-member subcommittee of Salinas's Measure G oversight committee to review the city's 2024 independent audit of the sales tax.
January 16, 2025
Source: webapi.legistar.com
On Salinas's Measure E sales tax oversight committee, seconded a motion sending members' comments on the proposed 2024-25 city budget to the City Council. It passed.
May 9, 2024
Source: webapi.legistar.com
As Oak Harbor teachers union president, published a newspaper column arguing that local teacher pay was falling behind nearby districts because of a smaller school levy.
March 22, 2012
Source: whidbeynewstimes.com
Led the Oak Harbor Education Association in Washington state as president when teachers approved a three-year contract. It gave pay raises and $750 a year in extra pay.
September 9, 2005
Source: whidbeynewstimes.com
Past race Peter Szalai ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · Salinas city, California