What Women Are Saying

Here is what women in the 28th District are saying about Mayor Anna Caballero:

“Anna has been a catalyst for women throughout this community to find their political voice. Anna has truly served as a role model for countless young women to find the courage and passion to fulfill their ideals of public service and political involvement. To the great benefit of Monterey County, many women have followed Anna’s leadership into positions of elected policymakers, or community leaders. For me personally, it has been a great privilege and honor to work with her over the past decade!”
- Jyl Lutes, Salinas City Council

“Anna Caballero has been a trailblazer for women in Monterey County. As one of the first women to join the Monterey County Bar Association, and as the first woman mayor of Salinas, she has set an example for young women interested in law and puublic service. Anna Caballero has spent countless hours speaking to young women about what it takes to succeed at school and work. She has served as a role model for young women who seek to follow in her footsteps. As our representative in Sacramento, I know she will continue to make us proud!”
- Susan Matcham, Caballero Matcham & McCarthy

“Anna is, by far, one of the brightest and most well-informed politicians ever to represent Salinas. She gives 100% of herself to this community from her heart. Her steady devotion permeates throughout the nation as she works tirelessly for the betterment of our city. Anna is honest, sincere, and compassionate to those who seek her advice Anna’s friendship is reliable, dependable, and highly valued. Working together for the past eight years has been an honor and privilege indeed. Most importantly, she continues to be a role model to youth and other aspiring women in Salinas and beyond.”
- Janet Barnes, Salinas City Council

"Mayor Caballero has been a great mentor in my life, teaching me to recognize the courage within me to fulfill the purpose of my life. Is exciting to see her great spirit in mentoring women of all ages; always giving energy and hope. I strongly support Mayor Caballero for the 28th State Assembly seat. We need a strong advocacy for women in Sacramento."
- Aline Sanchez, Partners for Peace

“Anna Caballero and I served on the Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women together. Both of us had long been champions of women’s causes. We worked with others to remove the barriers that kept women from running for political office, making more money or simply exercising more influence in their communities.

Anna has been a first on so many levels, it’s hard to name them all—first Latina woman to be appointed to the Salinas Planning Commission, first Latina woman to be elected to the City Council, first woman Mayor of Salinas. Suffice it to say that women should look no further than Anna Caballero if they want an incredible role model, a strong and continuous supporter of women’s issues and an Assemblywoman that has their best interests at heart.”
- Darlene Dunham, 28th Assembly District Office

“As an educator, I have a deep respect for Mayor Caballero’s commitment to public education and our children. She’s an outstanding advocate for our communities and a tireless public servant. I know that Anna will fight for teachers, students, and public education in Sacramento. As a teacher and a mother, I am proud to support Mayor Caballero for State Assembly–she’s a candidate we can trust.”
- Mayra Flores-Crump, San Juan Elementary School

“I am proud to cast my vote for Mayor Anna Caballero. Mayor Caballero has a proven track record of fighting for our schools and children. Above all else, Anna is honest and sincere. When you need something done, you can count on her to get the job done. Her no-nonsense approach to leadership and governing is effective and unparalleled. I know I can count on Anna to work hard for us in Sacramento.”
- Laura Vallejo, San Juan Elementary School

“As a senior citizen and living on a fixed income, Anna has been very cognizent of the needs and constraints on our pocketbooks and has looked for ways to ease the burden of financial impacts from city. Recreational and low cost food programs have been made available for seniors and housing for those on very low income status can also be provided. She has demonstrated much compassion for the elderly.”
- Jan Collins, Former Salinas City Council Member