Cary Swensen
Statement:
- I am running for Salinas City Council because I truly represent the residents of District 3. I am a businesswoman and college educator with a track record of balancing complex budgets, managing staff, and providing crucial educational
- resources for our youth. I have owned Salinas Sylvan Learning for the past fifteen years. I have employed more than fifty educators, directors, and staff during that
- time. Over one thousand students have increased their academic standing and future opportunities by attending Sylvan. I also teach American History at Hartnell College, on campus, and at SVSP. I am a proud CTA member. Unions are the backbone of our community. I am a homeowner, landlord, and renter. I own a home in Issaquah, Washington. I rent out my home at a reasonable monthly rate. In Salinas, I am a renter and I understand the struggle of increasing rents. These experiences have allowed me to see firsthand the challenges many families and young professionals face in Salinas. I love giving back to my community and using my strengths and talents to benefit our community the most.
- I believe in Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.”
- My service to our community
- My service to our community
- City of Salinas Measure G Committee Member
- County Housing Advisory Committee
- Steinbeck Rotarian/ Past President
- Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley
- Food Delivery Volunteer for Seniors
- Seeds4STEM Board Member
- Civil Rights Board Member
- Latina Leads Organizer-provided youth STEM experiences.
- Seeds4STEM Board Member
- I humbly ask for your vote, Cary
- These experiences have given me an understanding of the challenges many families and young professionals face in Salinas. From the skyrocketing costs of housing to crumbling roads, neighborhood safety, and broken sidewalks, our most pressing issues require authentic leadership to thoughtfully address them. I am ready to put my experience to work for you!
Website: voteswensen.com
