Salinas at a Crossroads Young Voices interviews City Council candidates


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Editor’s Note: This November, Salinas voters will elect council members in four districts and the next mayor. With five seats at stake, the council’s make up could change dramatically.
In an effort to keep Salinas voters informed, Young Voices correspondent Isaac Díaz González has sent the same questionnaire to all the Salinas city council and Mayoral candidates. Voices of Monterey Bay will be publishing the responses as the candidates respond.

By Isaac Díaz González


Alex Ayala, Candidate for District 1


Ernesto Gonzalez-Garcia, Candidate for Salinas Mayor


Albert Lomelí, Candidate for District 4


Anthony Rocha, Candidate for Reelection for District 6


Chris Barrera, Candidate for Salinas Mayor


Cary Swensen, Candidate for Salinas City Council District 3


Jesús Valenzuela, Candidate for Salinas City Council District 3



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About Isaac González Díaz

Isaac Alberto González Díaz graduated in 2023 from North Salinas High School and is now attending Hartnell College. He plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a degree in journalism. He enjoys photography, building Legos, listening to music, reading, and taking walks around his neighborhood.