Fact sheet for 2020 elections in Monterey County

The Candidates

U.S. Representative- Congressional District 20

District 20 includes all of Monterey and San Benito counties and parts of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.

• Jeff Gorman (R)- Small business owner
• Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D)- Current U.S. Representative
• Adam Bolaños Scow (D)- Environmental advocate

You may vote for one.

State Senator, District 17

SD 17 includes the entirety of Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties and parts of Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Cities included in the district are Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy and Monterey.

• Maria Cadenas (D)- Nonprofit Executive Director
• John Laird (D) Natural Resources Secretary
• John M. Nevill (D)- Rancher/Respiratory therapist
• Vicki Nohrden (R)- Businesswoman

You may vote for one.

Member of the State Assembly, District 29

District 29 includes parts of Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Cities include Monterey and Santa Cruz.

• Shomir Banerjee (R)- Physician/Engineer
• Assemblymember Mark Stone (D)

You may vote for one.

Member of the State Assembly, District 30

District 30 includes parts of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey counties. Cities include Watsonville, Hollister, Salinas, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City and much of the Big Sur area.

• Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D)
• Gregory Swett (R)- Walnut grower/Trustee

You may vote for one.

County Supervisor, District 1

District 1 includes most of the City of Salinas, including the Alisal area, parts of central and north Salinas, Chinatown and part of oldtown.

• Supervisor Luis Alejo

You may vote for one.

County Supervisor, District 4

District 4 includes Marina, Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, East Garrison and part of southwestern Salinas.

• Wendy Root Askew- School board member
• Wini Chambliss- Retired Monterey County administrator
• Steve McShane- Salinas councilman/Businessperson
• Alex Miller- Educator/Parent

You may vote for one.

County Supervisor, District 5

District 5 includes the Monterey Peninsula, unincorporated Salinas and Monterey, Carmel Valley, unincorporated Carmel and the Big Sur coast.

• Supervisor Mary L. Adams

You may vote for one.

Local Measures

Measure A- King City Union School District Student Safety and Campus Security Bond

If approved, the measure would provide $19,325,000 in bonds with legal rates, levies that average less than 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation over 34 years, yearly audits and citizen oversight. It would go towards improving security, upgrading emergency notification systems, replacing older portable classrooms and repairing restrooms and playgrounds at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, King City Arts Magnet School and King City Early Education Center. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure B- King City Union School District Classroom Renovation and Modernization Bond

If approved, the measure would provide $18,975,000 in bonds with legal rates, levies that average less than 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation over 34 year, yearly audits and citizen oversight. It would go toward modernizing older classrooms and facilities by renovating leaking roofs, outdated plumbing and electrical wiring, building new classrooms and upgrading technology at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, King City Arts Magnet School and King City Early Education Center. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure D- Pacific Grove Unified School District Student Safety and School Repair

If approved, the measure would provide $30 million in bonds with legal rates, yearly levies of less than 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation through about 2019, yearly audits, independent oversight and no estimated increase in current tax rates. It would go toward replacing outdated plumbing and electrical systems, upgrading fire alarms and emergency communication systems, repair or replace roofs and modernize classrooms at schools in the Pacific Grove Unified School District. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure E- Soledad Unified School District Teacher- Staff Housing Bond

If approved, the measure would provide $11.5 million in bonds with legal interest rates raising about $750,000 for yearly repayment through about 2049, projected levies of less than 3 cents per $100 assessed valuation, yearly audits and citizen oversight. It would allow teachers and staff in the Soledad Unified School District to live in the community by creating teacher-staff rental housing in hopes of improving the district's ability to attract and retain employees. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure M- Aromas- San Juan Unified School District Classroom Repair and Modernization

If approved, the measure would reauthorize $4.2 million of the Aromas- San Juan Unified School District's bonds that were approved in 2010 as new bonds with legal rates, projected yearly average levies less than 2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation through about 2031, yearly audits and taxpayer oversight. It would go towards repairing and modernizing classrooms and facilities, making earthquake safety upgrades and repairs and qualify for state matching funds. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure R- Cabrillo College Technology, Job Training and Classroom Repair

If approved, the measure would provide $274,100,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $19,000-$100,000 assessed valuation while bonds are waiting to be approved with audits, no funding for administrators and all funds used locally. It would to towards repairs and upgrades in classrooms and technology or science labs, upgrading outdated wiring and sewer lines and acquiring, constructing and repairing sites, facilities and equipment. It requires 55% voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure C- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Sales Tax Measure

If approved, the measure would increase Carmel's 1% sales tax to 1.5%. The city said it would generate about $4.5 million every year for 20 years to improve green infrastructure of parks, trails beaches and trees as well as invest in community facilities and spaces, maintain public safety and emergency preparation, fund capital needs, address pension liabilities and provide for general services. All funds would be used locally with a yearly independent audit. It requires majority voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure F- City of Del Rey Oaks Essential Services Measure

If approved, it would extend the current 1% sales tax indefinitely, generating about $600,000 in yearly revenue to be used locally. The city said it would go toward preserving city services and facilities, including crime prevention, emergency response, street and sidewalk repairs and other city services. It requires majority voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.

Measure G- City of Monterey Preserve City Services Measure

If approved, it would put a .5 cent per dollar sales tax in place for nine years. All funds would be locally controlled. All expenses would be subject to independent audit and provide about $5,000,000 per year. The city said it would protect its financial stability and maintain services that include police, fire, 911 emergency response; traffic management; library; senior and youth recreation programs; beach, park, forestry and trail maintenance; housing programs and other general fund expenses. It requires majority voter approval to pass. Read the full text here.