Pacific Grove residents attend townhall with Supervisor Daniels
Pacific Grove residents had the opportunity to meet in person with their Board of Supervisors representative to discuss the status of long- and short-term projects, as well as any changes in positions or opinions.
District 5 Supervisor Kate Daniels met with residents Tuesday night at the Pacific Grove Recreation Center to get a feel for what residents were thinking about and share her own ideas and progress.
“From the time I was elected to now, my big issues and goals have not changed,” Daniels said. “Lately, I’ve been thinking about ways to preserve our services, how can this place be more sustainable?”
About a dozen residents were in attendance, in addition to Pacific Grove Mayor Nick Smith, Council members Cynthia Garfield and Tina Rau and Carmel City Administrator Chip Rerig.
Topics ranged from water to housing to infrastructure, with Daniels detailing updates from the Board of Supervisors and her own work on different boards and commissions.
She spoke about how she believes the area won’t need as much was as California American Water Co. is projecting. She also is working with PG&E officials on projects like under-grounding powerlines to protect the area from wildfires.
Residents in attendance said they were satisfied with Daniels speaking points, and felt that a good discussion was had.
“I like the fairness and honesty of her (Daniels) answers,” said Warren Blier of Pacific Grove. “I came to this meeting to get a better feel for what’s going on and see how involved our public officials are.”
Attendees lauded Daniels for being up to date on several different issues and being able to answer an array of different questions.
“I’m always ready to listen to Kate Daniels,” said Meganne Yeoman of Pacific Grove. “So many issues and things that I’m worried about, she’s always there and has similar views. She’s so responsive, and just everything you’d want in a public official.”
Daniels said she enjoys taking the time to meet with people and is planning more meetings in the future.
“I would do this again,” Daniels said. “Whenever there’s an opportunity to engage with people in person I want to be there, I need to hear from residents face-to-face so I know what’s important, and I can represent them well.”
