Endorsements

Elected Officials

  • Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA, 19th District)
  • Assemblymember Robert Rivas (AD 30)
  • Salinas Mayor Pro-Tem, Christie Cromeenes
  • Salinas Mayor, Dennis Donohue (Ret.)
  • Salinas Mayor, Russ Jeffries (Ret.)
  • Salinas City Councilman, Steve McShane
  • Salinas City Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa (Ret.)
  • Salinas Police Chief Adele Fresé (Ret.)
  • Salinas Police Chief Kelly McMillin (Ret.)
  • Salinas Police Chief Dan Ortega (Ret.)
  • Salinas Fire Chief Ed Rodriguez (Ret.)
  • Salinas Fire Chief Michelle Vaughn
  • Monterey County Supervisor John Phillips (District 2)
  • Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo (District 1)
  • Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez (District 3)
  • Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas (Ret.)
  • Monterey County Supervisor Butch Lindley (Ret.)
  • Salinas City ESD Superintendent Martha Martinez (Ret.)
  • Alisal School Board Trustee Guadalupe Gilpas Barrera
  • Carmel Mayor Dave Potter
  • Gonzales Mayor Jose Rios
  • Greenfield Mayor Lance Walker
  • King City Mayor Mike LeBarre
  • Sand City Mayor Mary Ann Carbone
  • Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo (Ret.)
  • Pacific Grove Councilmember Jenny McAdams

Organizations

  • Salinas Firefighters
  • Salinas Police Officers Association
  • SEIU Local 521
  • Teamsters Local 890
  • Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte
  • Salinas Valley Leadership Group
  • Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Monterey County Realtors Association
  • Monterey County Hospitality Association
  • Monterey Bay Action Committee

Community Leaders

  • Terrin Eisemann-Gunter
  • Jodi Bennett
  • Ed Bennett
  • Sal Alvarez
  • Amanda & Brian Antle
  • David Armanasco
  • Rod Braga
  • Paul Bruno
  • Ricky Cabrera
  • Rolando Cabrera
  • Don & Barbara Chapin
  • John D’Arrigo
  • Brent Eastman
  • Anker & Cappy Fanoe
  • Rose Ferrasci
  • Steven Goldman
  • Angel Gonzalez
  • Kent Hibino
  • Fred Hooker
  • Sal Jimenez
  • Jill and Mark Kennedy
  • Mary Ann Leffel
  • Margaret D’Arrigo Martin
  • Cynthia Martinez
  • Berna Maya, Hartnell College Trustee (ret.)
  • Margarito & Manuel Maya
  • Dr. Joanna Oppenheim
  • Pete & Karen Scudder
  • Jason & Jennifer Smith
  • Dr. Brian Smoot
  • Gary Tanimura
  • Harry Wardwell
  • Mun Yi