Salinas Valley Leadership Group

We are excited to welcome Brent Eastman as our newest member of our Board of Directors! As a fifth generation Salinas Valley citizen, Brent takes great pride in contributing his expertise to his local community and beyond. After graduating from Saint Mary’s College, Brent gained valuable experience in the insurance industry by working with prestigious companies, including working as Sales Representative for both AAA and Pan American Underwriters. In 2005, Brent and his wife, ...Maureen, created Brent Eastman Insurance Services, Inc. with the dream of providing superior insurance products and services to the Central Coast. To this day, Brent’s dream continues to thrive as he and his talented team provide a high level of service to a diversity of clients. A firm believer in personal service, Brent always gives his clients his undivided attention, making their goals his #1 priority. When he’s not assisting clients, Brent can be found spending quality time with his family and friends. As Past President of the California Rodeo, Former President of Partners for Peace, and a Board Member of Public Recreation Unlimited, Brent loves being involved with his local community and exploring new ways to give back to the Central Coast.

Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to support Salinas Valley businesses this Thanksgiving while staying safe.

Today is Election Day! Return Your Ballot To A Drop Box- 24-hour drop box locations are open until 8PM tonight. Find a drop box here: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/ballot-drop-off-loc/ Return Your Ballot to a Polling Place - Polling places are open from 7:00AM-8:00PM today. Find a polling place here: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/voter-guide-and-pol/... Don't Forget To Vote For SVLG's Endorsed Candidates! http://www.salinasvalleyleadershipgroup.com/2020candidates

Visit one of our early voting locations located at: Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, CA... Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA

Tomorrow, October 27th is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. If you prefer to vote by mail, please do not miss this deadline. Since we are dealing with the pandemic, a mail-in ballot is still a safe and reliable way to vote. https://www.montereycountyelections.us//Interim%20VBM%20Ap

Election Day is only 12 away! Please remember to vote for SVLG's endorsed candidates: Kimbley Craig for Salinas City Mayor (Kimbley Craig) Fred Ledesma for Soledad City Mayor (Fred Ledesma For Mayor) Scott Davis for Salinas City Council, District 1 (Scott Davis, Salinas City Council District 1)... Mars Rocamora Jr. for Salinas City Council, District 6 (Mars Rocamora Jr for Salinas City Council) Manuel Osorio for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 1 (Manuel Osorio for Hartnell Community College Board, Trustee Area 1) Aurelio Salazar Jr. for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 2 (Aurelio Salazar, Jr. Hartnell Community College Trustee - Area 2) Kari Valdes for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 3 (Valdés For Hartnell Trustee 3) Irma Lopez for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 4 (Irma Lopez for Hartnell College, Trustee Area 4) Guadalupe Ruiz Gilpas for Alisal Union School District, Area 4 Javier Galvan, Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees Ivan Ibarra Mora for Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees (Iván Ibarra Mora for School Board 2020) Roberto O'Campo for Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees http://www.salinasvalleyleadershipgroup.com/2020candidates

This years election is critical, and different from any other election we have had before. Ballots dropped last week, but there is still time to register to vote. Click the links below to register to vote, check your voter registration status, or track your ballot to see when it was mailed, received, and counted. The vitality of the Salinas Valley not only affects us locally, but can have consequences felt throughout the country. This election, vote for local, business-frie...ndly candidates who are ready to lead. Register to vote: https://registertovote.ca.gov/?t=s Check your voter registration status: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov Track your ballot: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/ See our 2020 endorsed candidates here: http://www.salinasvalleyleadershipgroup.com/2020candidates

Today is National Voter Registration Day! "Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote."

The Salinas Valley Leadership Group is excited to announce its 2020 General Election Endorsements. Kimbley Craig for Salinas City Mayor (Kimbley Craig) Fred Ledesma for Soledad City Mayor (Fred Ledesma For Mayor) Scott Davis for Salinas City Council, District 1 (Scott Davis,)... Mars Rocamora Jr. for Salinas City Council, District 6 (Mars Rocamora Jr) Manuel Osorio for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 1 (Manuel Osorio) Aurelio Salazar Jr. for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 2 (Aurelio Salazar, Jr.) Kari Valdes for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 3 (Valdés For Hartnell Trustee 3) Irma Lopez for Hartnell College Board, Trustee Area 4 (Irma Lopez) Guadalupe Ruiz Gilpas for Alisal Union School District, Area 4 Javier Galvan, Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees Ivan Ibarra Mora for Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees (Iván Ibarra Mora) Roberto O'Campo for Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees http://www.salinasvalleyleadershipgroup.com/2020candidates

Many of our members have had to evacuate due to the fires. Please stay safe.

Don't forget the Candidate Filing deadline is 2 days away on August 7th!

The Board of the Salinas Valley Leadership Group is seeking input from our membership on the District 4 Supervisor race. This opportunity is for SVLG members only! Join us virtually for a chance to hear from the candidates - Wendy Root-Askew and Steve McShane. Monday, August 3, 2020 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM... RSVP is required to [email protected] Zoom link will be sent 48 hours in advance Make sure your membership is renewed by contacting us - or click the below to join us with a new membership! If someone you know is interested in becoming a member and joining us for this Zoom call, please feel free to share this post.

Candidate Filing is in full swing! Call now and schedule your 'Al Fresco' appointment. (831)796-1499 Review our candidate guidelines at: http://www.montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/

Are you interested in running for office this November? The Candidate Filing Period opens today!

The filing period for the November Election is July 13 - August 7. Contact us to schedule your appointment. Phone: (831)796-1499 Email: [email protected] Visit our website for more information: http://www.montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/

Candidate Guidelines and Seminar are now available online! https://www.montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/ Check your voter status: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mayor Joe Gunter. Mayor Gunter was a strong and active leader of our community and he will be greatly missed.

We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Warren Wayland for his years of service on our board and as Treasurer. Warren co-founded Hayashi & Wayland Accounting & Consulting, LLP in 1977 and was a founding member of the Salinas Valley Leadership Group. We wish him a happy retirement!