Supervisor Glenn Church

10/23/2026

BOS MEETING TUESDAY 10/27 – Items of Interest for District 2

Summary
• Resolution recognizing Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust
• Military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office
• Rooster ordinances
• Consent agenda (see below)

ITEM 2 (10:30 AM): RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES TRUST – The Board will vote to adopt a resolution recognizing Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust during National Seafood Month and the launch of From Trends to Action for the benefit of the commercial fishing community. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8280502&GUID=0A368A47-D240-4C71-BDF6-D3A31F5B49A2

ITEM 9 (10:30 AM): MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – The Board will vote to adopt an ordinance approving a military equipment use policy for the District Attorney’s Office pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8284390&GUID=9861774E-4C56-4172-ABF4-82D38DB728B4

ITEM 13 (1:30 PM): ROOSTER ORDINANCES – The Board will consider amending rooster keeping regulations in unincorporated Monterey County. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8293530&GUID=0D0FDC77-C314-4CFC-901D-F7B55C1A5446

CONSENT AGENDA (10:30 AM): The following items are on the consent agenda –
• ITEM 24: Set public hearing for November 17th for Waste Management rate changes for 2027: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8293552&GUID=60EDB349-DE32-46E3-A31C-CC0493D06F38
• ITEM 25: Agreement with Rancho Cielo for art classes for youth: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8293513&GUID=108BE287-5C25-48C6-B6DC-F205042A1A4A
• ITEM 29: Department of Emergency Management wildfire grant: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8293551&GUID=274DFF35-EB79-45BD-BF19-2D994891D12D
• ITEM 30: Amendment to MOU with the City of Salinas for the SHARE Center: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8293481&GUID=E85BAD85-576F-4547-9D14-064E8DC1D4C7

You can view the full agenda here: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

As always, you can attend in person at 168 West Alisal St. in Salinas, or via Zoom: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747. You can make a public comment in person or virtually. If you want to send your public comments via email, please write the Clerk of the Board at [email protected]. Be sure to include “Board of Supervisors Meeting” and the item number in your subject line. For information about how to make a public comment: glennchurch.com/publiccomment

10/21/2026

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING RECAP – TUESDAY 10/20

Summary
• Nov 3 election ballot propositions
• Presentation on health care coverage gaps
• Response to district-specific appointments referral
• Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency: Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fee Stabilization Policy and Integrated Planning Forum (see below for more information)

ITEM 12: NOV 3 ELECTION BALLOT PROPOSITIONS – The Board received a presentation on the November 3rd general election ballot propositions and voted to take positions of support or opposition on them. I abstained from voting on this item because I do not believe that elected bodies should take positions on ballot measures. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8281745&GUID=970DC9F7-ECAA-4C6F-9E77-B37D98801087

ITEM 13: PRESENTATION ON HEALTHCARE COVERAGE GAPS – The Board received a presentation from the Central California Alliance for Health on emerging coverage gaps and safety-net challenges resulting from H.R.1 and state policies. There are significant challenges ahead for county and state healthcare systems. In my comments, I emphasized the precarious financial situation that many local hospitals are in and how this is going to have major impacts. The Board voted to form an ad hoc committee with Supervisor Askew and Supervisor Alejo to gather more data and come back to full board with updates. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8290956&GUID=36FF4D92-82B9-4063-856A-3A32774E552F

ITEM 20: RESPONSE TO DISTRICT-SPECIFIC APPOINTMENTS REFERRAL – Referrals are a way for members of the Board of Supervisors to propose policy changes. The Board received a preliminary response to a referral I put forward which seeks to create a Board policy governing district-specific appointments to County boards, commissions and committees. The Board ultimately voted to approve a modified version of the referral language, stating that if a supervisor wishes to appoint a resident of another supervisor’s district to a district-specific position, they will meet and confer with the supervisor whose district the person lives in. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285476&GUID=FCC57C9E-2070-4D86-AAFE-D6B30F09B9D4

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY: The following items were on the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency agenda –
• Adopted a Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fee Stabilization Policy (consent agenda): https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285378&GUID=6A262C1A-F9ED-446F-AAD5-9F5BEE4C3EA2
• Adopted an Integrated Planning Forum concept and establish an ad hoc committee to guide development and implementation of the forum: the Board voted to create an ad hoc committee made up of two members of the Board of Supervisors (Supervisor Daniels and myself) and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors to put together a water forum that would bring together various entities to discuss water issues in Monterey County. There are broad implications for our county’s economy if we do not address these issues and work together to find a solution. Every voice in the county needs to have a seat at the table because we will all be impacted. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285475&GUID=8EED117F-DF6F-4D46-831F-6A59CAEE8B99

You can view the full agenda here: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
You can view a recording of the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/

10/21/2026

ReCoverCA application assistance is coming to Monterey and San Benito counties!
Program staff will be available to help residents learn about ReCoverCA, ask questions and get one-on-one help with their applications.

Upcoming events:

Prunedale Public Library October 27
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
17822 Moro Rd., Salinas

Andy Ausonio Library
October 28
12:30–7:30 p.m.
11160 Speegle St., Castroville

King City Library Branch October 29
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
402 Broadway St., King City

Get help with your ReCoverCA application: www.hcd.ca.gov/funding/recoverca/events

10/16/2026

BOS MEETING TUESDAY 10/20 – Items of Interest for District 2

Summary
• Nov 3 election ballot propositions
• Presentation on health care coverage gaps
• Response to district-specific appointments referral
• Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency: Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fee Stabilization Policy and Integrated Planning Forum (see below for more information)

ITEM 12 (10:30 AM): NOV 3 ELECTION BALLOT PROPOSITIONS – The Board will receive a presentation on the November 3rd general election ballot propositions and consider supporting or opposing them. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8281745&GUID=970DC9F7-ECAA-4C6F-9E77-B37D98801087

ITEM 13 (1:30 PM): PRESENTATION ON HEALTHCARE COVERAGE GAPS – The Board will receive a presentation from the Central California Alliance for Health on emerging coverage gaps and safety-net challenges resulting from H.R.1 and state policies. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8290956&GUID=36FF4D92-82B9-4063-856A-3A32774E552F

ITEM 20 (1:30 PM): RESPONSE TO DISTRICT-SPECIFIC APPOINTMENTS REFERRAL – Referrals are a way for members of the Board of Supervisors to propose policy changes. The Board will receive a preliminary response to a referral I put forward which seeks to create a Board policy governing district-specific appointments to County boards, commissions and committees. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285476&GUID=FCC57C9E-2070-4D86-AAFE-D6B30F09B9D4

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY: The following items are on the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency agenda –
• Adopt a Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fee Stabilization Policy: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285378&GUID=6A262C1A-F9ED-446F-AAD5-9F5BEE4C3EA2
• Consider adopting the Integrated Planning Forum Concept and establish an ad hoc committee to guide development and implementation of the forum: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8285475&GUID=8EED117F-DF6F-4D46-831F-6A59CAEE8B99

You can view the full agenda here: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

As always, you can attend in person at 168 West Alisal St. in Salinas, or via Zoom: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747. You can make a public comment in person or virtually. If you want to send your public comments via email, please write the Clerk of the Board at [email protected]. Be sure to include “Board of Supervisors Meeting” and the item number in your subject line. For information about how to make a public comment: glennchurch.com/publiccomment

10/15/2026

BOS MEETING RECAP – TUESDAY 10/13

Summary
• Presentation from the Commission on the Status of Women
• Presentation on upcoming El Niño winter storms
• Axon Drones Contract
• Sheriff’s Office Agreements with Department of State Hospitals
• Presentation on 2026-2027 Measure AA Roads Plan

Note: the following item was moved to a future meeting.
• Presentation on health care coverage gaps

ITEM 10: PRESENTATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN – The Board received a presentation on the history, statistics, and recommendations from the Commission on the Status of Women, a commission used to advocate for women in the County of Monterey. The commission conducts a survey annually and you can take it here if you haven’t already: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/social-services/commission-on-the-status-of-women/survey. In my comments, I expressed appreciation for the commission and their hard work in all that has been done in the 50 years this commission has been in existence. Members of the Commission on the Status of Women have exhibited immense dedication and persistence over the years to improve the lives of women in Monterey County. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8277900&GUID=C26307ED-83DD-44BA-AF6F-1F04C3D700C0

ITEM 11: PRESENTATION ON UPCOMING EL NINO WINTER STORMS – The Board received presentations on the upcoming El Niño storms and winter storm preparation from the National Weather Service, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Works, and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The Board proclaimed a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Event and appropriated funds for the Emergency Operations Center and other storm preparation measures. In my comments, I talked about the work being done in Bolsa Knolls to clear vegetation and culverts, as well as more work that is coming in the near future to improve things there. I asked that funding for annual storm preparation projects be included in the budget, instead of needing to use continency or Measure AA funds to cover these projects. I do not think that it is a good precedent to set to use Measure AA funds to backfill contingency funds. You can view the County of Monterey’s Winter Storm Preparedness Webpage here: https://www.readymontereycounty.org/prepare/winter-storm-preparedness. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8278417&GUID=E02B65D5-C5BC-456E-A43D-E3182BF4EAF4

ITEM 12: AXON DRONES CONTRACT – The Board voted to authorize an agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Air Drones retroactive to September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2034 in the amount of $3,034,343. The drones are used in specific situations by licensed operators. In my comments, I emphasized the importance of drones for search and rescue, fireworks, and dangerous situations where it is unsafe to send deputies in. Drones have been critical in the aftermath of the Pajaro Levee breach and the Moss Landing Battery Fire. This contract can be cancelled if the Board decides not to fund it, which gives the county an out if there are any issues. The Board included in the vote that this contract will be brought back as an augmentation during budget discussions in the future if the Sheriff’s Office asks for additional funding this year. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8205068&GUID=327D11D4-9FA6-4C5E-89BC-99E30BBCD84A

ITEM 13: SHERIFF’S OFFICE AGREEMENTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS – The Board authorized the Sheriff’s Office to amend their budget to add one Sheriff’s Seargent and one Accountant I to work in the Jail Based Competency Treatment and Early Access and Stabilization Services programs, which are aimed at restoring to competency those inmates charged with felonies and found by the courts to be incompetent to stand trial. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8205081&GUID=4EFFD877-E8D6-4A80-9200-AB254A1C6944

ITEM 16: PRESENTATION ON 2026-2027 MEASURE AA ROADS PLAN – The Board received a presentation from Public Works, Facilities, and Parks on the 2026-2027 Measure AA Roads Plan. Some of the roads in the plan include San Miguel Canyon Road from Lewis to Vega Road, Paradise Road from Gregory Lane to San Miguel Canyon, and Nashua Road. The plan also contains funding for traffic management, street sweeping, litter abatement, and homeless encampment cleanup. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8281751&GUID=E944A467-8897-494C-8593-4DCA6AD6BC52&fbclid=IwY2xjawU8lqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUJlWWZDVXB5dzZ5bDBhNldzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9sBqw75zhl6ASkXUrUg8DLnkJtfEahnReHD6z5XwoLmp7dBqE5PNxd5DExc_aem_MauS-wILxgCBp3ooir4o3A

You can view the full agenda here: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
You can view a recording of the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/

10/15/2026

Upcoming event at the Castroville Library!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Our next town hall is coming up on October 29th for the community of Aromas. We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

BOS MEETING TUESDAY 10/13 – Items of Interest for District 2

Summary
• Presentation from the Commission on the Status of Women
• Presentation on upcoming El Niño winter storms
• Axon Drones Contract
• Sheriff’s Office Agreements with Department of State Hospitals
• Presentation on health care coverage gaps
• Presentation on 2026-2027 Measure AA Roads Plan

ITEM 10 (10:30 AM): PRESENTATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN – The Board will receive a presentation on the history, statistics, and recommendations from the Commission on the Status of Women, a commission used to advocate for women in the County of Monterey. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8277900&GUID=C26307ED-83DD-44BA-AF6F-1F04C3D700C0

ITEM 11 (1:30 PM): PRESENTATION ON UPCOMING EL NINO WINTER STORMS – The Board will receive presentations on the upcoming El Niño storms and winter storm preparation from the National Weather Service, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Works, and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The Board will consider proclaiming a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Event and to appropriate funds for the Emergency Operations Center and other storm preparation measures. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8278417&GUID=E02B65D5-C5BC-456E-A43D-E3182BF4EAF4

ITEM 12 (1:30 PM): AXON DRONES CONTRACT – The Board will consider authorizing the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Air Drones retroactive to September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2034 in the amount of $3,034,343. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8205068&GUID=327D11D4-9FA6-4C5E-89BC-99E30BBCD84A

ITEM 13 (1:30 PM): SHERIFF’S OFFICE AGREEMENTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS – The Board will consider authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to amend their budget to add one Sheriff’s Seargent and one Accountant I to work in the Jail Based Competency Treatment and Early Access and Stabilization Services programs, which are aimed at restoring to competency those inmates charged with felonies and found by the courts to be incompetent to stand trial. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8205081&GUID=4EFFD877-E8D6-4A80-9200-AB254A1C6944

ITEM 15 (1:30 PM): PRESENTATION ON HEALTHCARE COVERAGE GAPS – The Board will receive a presentation from the Central California Alliance for Health on emerging coverage gaps and safety-net challenges resulting from H.R.1 and state policies. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8260618&GUID=D59995CA-E791-4F9D-B7CE-6A806EF58CD6

ITEM 16 (1:30 PM): PRESENTATION ON 2026-2027 MEASURE AA ROADS PLAN – The Board will receive a presentation from Public Works, Facilities, and Parks on the 2026-2027 Measure AA Roads Plan. Some of the roads in the plan include San Miguel Canyon Road from Lewis to Vega Road and Paradise Road from Gregory Lane to San Miguel Canyon. The plan also contains funding for traffic management, street sweeping, litter abatement, and homeless encampment cleanup. You can read more here: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8281751&GUID=E944A467-8897-494C-8593-4DCA6AD6BC52

You can view the full agenda here: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

As always, you can attend in person at 168 West Alisal St. in Salinas, or via Zoom: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747. You can make a public comment in person or virtually. If you want to send your public comments via email, please write the Clerk of the Board at [email protected]. Be sure to include “Board of Supervisors Meeting” and the item number in your subject line. For information about how to make a public comment: glennchurch.com/publiccomment

10/06/2026

Rancho Days at the Boronda Adobe was a wonderful event. Thank you to the Monterey County Historical Society and everyone who helped make it a success!