Member, City Council, District 3
This seat represents District 3, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
South Salinas resident who wants to modernize the city while keeping its historic charm. His priorities are relief for renters with more paths to first-time homeownership, and faster zoning and permits with less red tape for small businesses.
Nonpartisan
Owner of Sylvan Learning of Salinas/Monterey and a Hartnell College history instructor who serves on the county Housing Advisory Committee. Her priorities include rent stabilization and fixing roads, sidewalks, and neighborhood safety.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
South Salinas council member since December 2024, and a former elected Hartnell College trustee (2020-2024) with a background in agribusiness. She backs renewing the Measure G sales tax for city staffing and infrastructure, and creating middle-class jobs.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 4 against, Housing Affordability 3 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for,
Source: countyofmonterey.gov