Endorsements

Strong leadership reflects community trust.

I’m proud to have the support of friends, neighbors, and leaders across our city and region.

Elected Leaders

  • California State Senator Anna Caballero
  • California State Assemblyman Robert Rivas
  • Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo
  • Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez
  • Former Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas 
  • Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss
  • Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson
  • Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend
  • Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty
  • Santa Barbara County Supervisor Das Williams
  • Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig
  • Salinas City Councilwoman Christie Cromeenes
  • Salinas City Councilwoman Carla Gonzales
  • Salinas Councilman Tony Barrera
  • Salinas Councilman Orlando Osornio
  • Former Salinas City Councilwoman Gloria De La Rosa
  • Salinas City Elementary School District Board Member Amy Ish
  • Salinas City Elementary School District Board Member Roberto OCampo
  • Salinas Union High School District Board Member Sandra OCampo
  • Monterey County Board of Education Member Janet Wohlgemuth
  • Hartnell College Board Member Aurelio Salazar
  • Hartnell College Board Member Irma Lopez
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare District Board Member Victor Rey
  • Marina City Councilwoman Christina Medina
  • San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart
  • San Juan Bautista City Councilman John Freeman
  • Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Trustee Tom Jennings
  • Capitola City Council Member Kristen Petersen
  • Monterey City Council Member Ed Smith
  • Greenfield Mayor Lance Walker
  • Sand City Mayor Mary Ann Carbone
  • Gonzales City Councilmember Scott Funk
  • Scott Davis, Former Salinas City Council Member
  • Lupe Gilpas, Alisal Union School District Trustee
  • Ruth Andresen, Monterey County School Board Trustee (Former)

Salinas Leaders

  • Salinas Firefighters Local 1270
  • Salinas Police Officers Association
  • Maria Luisa Alejo
  • Butch and Vivien Lindley
  • Jim Corbett
  • Ralph Borelli
  • Charlotte Dahms
  • Daniel Ortega
  • Brigid McGrath Massie
  • Marlene Garcia
  • Jesus Valenzuela