Marina City Council Will Appoint One of Five Candidates to Vacant Seat

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Marina City Council will consider five candidates for an appointment to a vacancy on the city council for District 3. Councilmember Cristina Medina Dirksen has resigned her position. The five candidates are Jacob Gile, Jennifer McAdams, Justin Sacoolas, Audra Walton, and Aryan Zezamabadi. For more information, see this link: Appointment to Fill a Currently Vacant Seat on the Marina City Council.

Monterey City Council to Establish a New “Rental Assistance Program”

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Monterey City Council will hold a study session on a $200,000 program to “provide rental assistance to eligible households that are faced with housing instability issues.” Go to this link to see the staff report and background information on this proposed program: Review Monterey Rental Assistance Program Guidelines. Also, to comment on the program, go to Have Your Say Monterey: Rental Assistance Program. Your Chamber of Commerce considers this renter assistance program to be preferable to the rent stabilization/rent control proposal supported by some city councilmembers.

What Do You Think of Term Limits for Local Elected Officials?

Some members of the Monterey City Council support a change to the charter of the city that would limit the number of terms that a person could hold as mayor or as a city councilmember. There are pros and cons to government-mandated term limits. If you have any thoughts about what position your Chamber of Commerce should take on term limits for local public officials, contact President &CEO Monica Lal at 831-648-5350 or at monica@montereychamber.com.

***Don’t Forget to Vote!***

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

montereychamber.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Cybersecurity and the Impact on Business" presented by Alvarez Technology

Wednesday, February 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Zoom or In-Person at MPCC Offices

FREE

RIBBON CUTTING: Travel with Roseanne

Tuesday, March 19 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Holman Building, Suite 103, Pacific Grove

MPCC Annual Awards Dinner presented by Monterey County Bank

Saturday, March 23 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey

Presented by Monterey County Bank, this signature event is expected to draw several hundred guests. Five awards will be presented with honorees announced soon!

Get Tickets >>