Endorsements/Voting: November 5th Election
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Monterey County Democratic Party’s Voter Guide:
Please vote for these candidates for state and national office per the California Democratic Party. click here
We have endorsed and recommended these candidates for local office and the below positions on local measures…
Scroll down to view School Districts and Special Boards (Airport, Water) .
Mayors, Council Members, and Local Measures by City. A complete list of all Monterey County Measures in alphabetical order is located at the bottom.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Mayor: Dave Potter
City Council: Hans Buder
Del Rey Oaks
City Council: Kim Shirley
YES on Measure R: Improves City Services
Gonzales
YES on Measure S: Improves City Services
Greenfield
City Council D1: Belen Garcia
City Council D4: Ariana Rodriguez
King City
YES on Measure T: Improves City Services
Marina
City Council D2: Kathy Yaeko Biala
City Council D3: Jenny McAdams
YES on Measure U: Building Marina’s Public Safety
Monterey
Mayor: Tyller Williamson (Recommended rather than endorsed due to the Hatch Act)
City Council D3: Eric Palmer
City Council D4: Gene “Gino” Garcia
YES on Measure V: Clarifies City Code
YES on Measure W: Smooths Transfers of Power at City Hall
YES on Measure X: Better Representation through Term Limits
YES on Measure Y: Lowers Rent for Non-Profits
Pacific Grove
Mayor: Dionne Ybarra
City Council: Chaps Poduri
City Council: Tina Rau
City Council: Paul Walkingstick
NO on Measure Z: Reduces Council to Five Members
Salinas
Mayor: Chris Barrera
City Council D1: Alex Ayala
City Council D3: Cary Swensen
City Council D4: Orlando Osornio
City Council D6: Anthony Rocha
Seaside
Mayor: Ian Oglesby
City Council: Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
City Council: Dave Pacheco
YES on Measure BB: 4-Year Term for Mayor rather than 2-Year Term
NEUTRAL on Measure CC: Bans Sale of Fireworks
Soledad
Mayor: Anna Velazquez
School Districts
Carmel Unified School District A1: Molly Bozzo
Carmel Unified School District A3: Matt Glazer
North Monterey County Unified A1: Martha Chavarria
Pacific Grove Unified TA2: Mike Wachs
Salinas City Elementary School District, A2: Jennifer Zanzot
Salinas City Elementary School District, A4: Sara M Perez
Salinas Union High School District, A2: Mitchell Huerta
Monterey Peninsula Community College District, A3: Libby Downey
Monterey Peninsula Community College District, A4: Celia Barbarena
Special Districts
Marina Coast Water District: Thomas P. Moore
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, D3: Rebecca R Lindor
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, D5: Amy Anderson
Monterey Peninsula Airport District D1: Jonathan Ahmadi
Monterey Peninsula Airport District D3: Uwe Grobecker
School Bond Measures
YES on Measure A: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
YES on Measure B: Pacific Grove Unified School District
YES on Measure C: West Hills Community College Dist
YES on Measure D: Aromas-San Juan Unified School District
YES on Measure E: Soledad Unified School District
YES on Measure G: Salinas Union High School District
YES on Measure H: South Mry Cty Joint Unified High School District
YES on Measure I: Chualar Unified School District
YES on Measure J: King City Unified School District
YES on Measure K: King City Unified School District
Other Local Measures
YES on Measure AA: Investing in Roads and Safety (Unincorporated areas of Monterey County only)
YES on Measure DD: Repeals Cannabis Tax (Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District)
YES on Measure EE: Improves Public Parks (North Monterey County County Recreation and Park District)
We have taken these positions on local measures (in Alphabetical Order)…
| Measure | A | Monterey Pen USD | Yes |
| Measure | B | Pacific Grove USD | Yes |
| Measure | C | West Hills Community College District | Yes |
| Measure | D | Aromas-San Juan USD | Yes |
| Measure | E | Soledad USD | Yes |
| Measure | G | Salinas UHSD | Yes |
| Measure | H | So MoCo JUHSD | Yes |
| Measure | I | So MoCo JUHSD | Yes |
| Measure | J | Chualar USD | Yes |
| Measure | K | King City USD | Yes |
| Measure | L | King City USD | Yes |
| Measure | M | Pajaro Valley USD | Yes |
| Measure | N | Mission UESD | Yes |
| Measure | O | Speckels UESD | Yes |
| Measure | P | Washington UESD | Yes |
| Measure | Q | Pacific Grove – Timeshare rules | Yes |
| Measure | R | Del Rey Oaks – ToT and STRs tax | Yes |
| Measure | S | Gonzales – sales tax | Yes |
| Measure | T | King City – sales tax | Yes |
| Measure | U | Marina – bond for Safety/911 | Yes |
| Measure | V | Monterey – charter corrections | Yes |
| Measure | W | Monterey – council member filing for Mayor | Yes |
| Measure | X | Monterey – term limits | Yes |
| Measure | Y | Monterey – Leases on real property | Yes |
| Measure | Z | Pacific Grove – Reduce council size | No |
| Measure | AA | County of Monterey – tax | Yes |
| Measure | BB | Seaside – Mayor term 4 years | Yes |
| Measure | CC | Seaside – Fireworks ban | Neutral |
| Measure | DD | MoCo Reg FPD – repeal cannabis tax | Yes |
| Measure | EE | North County PRD – parcel fee | Yes |
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Your Voter Guide for the Election
Endorsed candidates will be added approximately two months before the election and represent the only official endorsements and recommendations of the California and Monterey County Democratic Party. Updates may occur so keep checking for the latest information.
Voting early is easy, safe, and free!
Rain or shine, voting in this election has never been easier.
All you need is your ballot, a pen, and this guide.
If you’re a registered voter, your ballot will be on its way one month before the election.
More instructions about early voting are provided as it becomes available.
Use this page as guide with our recommendations to complete the ballot safely at home.
California Democratic Party – 1-877-321-VOTE
Voter Registration & Info Guide, State-level endorsements with a Look Up tool for your address, and more
Monterey Co Democratic Party – Local Info Line – Call: (831) 333-0101 Leave a message 24 hrs/day
How to Vote
Voting is easy, safe, free, and fun!
A ballot will be mailed to all registered voters about one month before the election. Use our guide on this page to complete your ballot.
After you’ve completed your ballot, deliver it…
EARLY by Mail:
Drop in any mailbox ASAP – no postage needed (postmarked no later than election day)
OR
EARLY with Drop Off:
Through Election Day
Use any of early drop-off locations near you (no in-person contact necessary)
Drop Off Locations will be posted when available.
OR
EARLY in Person:
Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites:
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside
Dates and times will be posted when available.
Monterey County Elections:
1441 Schilling Place North Bldg, Salinas
Dates and times will be posted when available.
THEN
Check your ballot status “Triple Text” to boost your impact: When you drop your ballot, text 3 friends to do the same!
NO BALLOT? GET HELP
Monterey County Elections Department – Voter Assistance Line: 831-796-1499
REGISTRATION?
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CONTACT US
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General email – [email protected] Fax 831-222-3231
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