Simon Salinas | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 28th district | |
| In office December 4, 2000 - November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Frusetta |
| Succeeded by | Anna Caballero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1955 Slaton, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Claremont McKenna College San Jose State University Santa Clara University |
Simon Salinas (born October 8, 1955)[1] is a California politician. He was a member of the California State Assembly district 28 from 2000 to 2006. His district included all of Salinas and Watsonville. Before going to the Assembly, Salinas was a County Supervisor, a City Council Member, a community college instructor, and an elementary school teacher. Salinas is a Democrat. He left the assembly in 2006 because he was termed out. He surprised the political establishment by not challenging Republican incumbent Jeff Denham for the California State Senate district 12.[2] Salinas returned to local politics and was elected to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 2006, representing District 3. Salinas has lived most of his life in the Salinas area, growing up around agribusiness. He has one son.
- ^ "Simon Salinas". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ "Seems Like Old Times: Simon Salinas returns to serve in county after six years in Sacramento". highbeam.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-16.