Paid for by VELAZQUEZ FOR MAYOR 2020; ANNA
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As a lifelong resident of Soledad, my story begins with being raised in the Salinas Valley by farmworker parents. I attended San Vicente Elementary School, Main Street Middle School and Gonzales High School. I then achieved my Associate's Degree from Hartnell Community College. Shortly thereafter, I left home to earn my Bachelor of Science De
gree. With over 20 years of experience in local government, four years as a City Council member and in my current position as District Director for a State Senator, I bring to the office a breadth of experiences in local and state policies, personnel management skills, understanding of affordable housing and economic development, administration of federal grants, civic partnerships, project management and creation of regional partnerships to provide fiscal sustainability for delivery of programs and services. I have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminology from CSU Fresno, Associate's Degree from Hartnell Community College, Alumni of AgKnowledge 2018 Class XII and participant of Leadership Monterey County, 2020. Additionally, I am currently serving in the following Boards: Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), Monterey Bay Community Power, California League of Cities, Monterey Bay Division and the Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee. I am married and proud to be raising my children in the town I was raised. If elected, I will continue to focus on development of affordable and workforce housing, transparency and clarity to the budget process, Arts of recreation and improving the economic well-being and quality of life for all residents. Vote Anna Velazquez for Mayor
