SERVE THE PUBLIC

Pacific Grove residents are invited to apply for a vacancy on the City Council. The term runs through the end of 2026.

Applications accepted through Friday, May 22. Free. (831) 648-3106, cityofpacificgrove.org.

BOOK IT

Monterey County Elections hosts a series of voting opportunities throughout the county. “Books & Ballots” is a chance for residents to vote in-person, drop off ballots or register conditionally to vote.

1-6pm Friday, May 22 at King City Library, 402 Broadway St. 1-6pm Tuesday, May 26 at Carmel Valley Library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Road. 2-6pm Wednesday, May 27 at CVS, 17579 Vierra Canyon Road, Prunedale. Free. (831) 796-1499, countyofmonterey.gov/elections.

WATER WAYS

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is accepting applications to serve on six Subbasin Committees. The committees serve in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Applications due Friday, May 22. Free. (831) 471-7519, svbgsa.org.

SPRUCE UP

Friends of Seaside Parks Association organizes weekly work days to clean up and maintain parks throughout the city.

10am-noon Saturday, May 23. Lincoln Cunningham Park, San Pablo Avenue between Lincoln Street and Yerba Buena Court, Seaside. Free. friendsofseasideparks.org.

BUILDING A BUDGET

Monterey County Board of Supervisors will discuss the county’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Public input is accepted.

9am Wednesday, May 27. Board of Supervisors chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., first floor, Salinas. Free. (831) 755-5025, countyofmonterey.gov.

PUBLIC HOUSE

Share your input on the future of Marina’s public facilities. City officials are preparing to place a utility users tax on the November ballot to help fund new facilities.

6pm Wednesday, May 27. Marina City Hall, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.

HERE FOR HEALTH

Monterey County Behavioral Health Commission meets to discuss the Behavioral Health Services Act. The BHSA provides funding for programs that support mental health care.

5:30pm Thursday, May 28. Marina Training Center, 299 12th St., Marina. Free. Also via Zoom. (831) 755-4510, bit.ly/MCBHSAmeeting.

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