Mary Salas

Mary Salas
Salas at a Hillary Clinton rally in 2016
40th Mayor of Chula Vista
In office December 9, 2014 – December 13, 2022
Preceded by	Cheryl Cox
Succeeded by	John McCann
Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district
In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2010
Preceded by	Juan Vargas
Succeeded by	Ben Hueso
Member of Chula Vista City Council from the Fourth District
In office 2012–2014
Preceded by	Steve Castañeda[1]
Succeeded by	Steve Miesen
In office 1996–2004
Preceded by	Bob Fox[1]
Succeeded by	Steve Castañeda[1]
Personal details
Born	(1948-03-17) March 17, 1948 (age 76) Chula Vista, California
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Residence	Chula Vista, California
Alma mater	San Diego State University Southwestern College
Occupation	Social worker

Mary Casillas Salas (born March 17, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 40th mayor of Chula Vista, California from 2014 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a member of the Chula Vista City Council from 2012 to 2014 and as a member of the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2010, representing the 79th Assembly District. She was an unsuccessful candidate for California's 40th senatorial district in 2010, losing narrowly to fellow Democrat Juan Vargas.