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"I think this is critical for the nation,” said board chair Chris Lopez at the supervisors’ Tuesday meeting. “Taking a stand and saying that we support legislation that limits the ability of folks to try to change..."

Salinas Valley Tribune

According to the City, the project was made possible through support from Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, who awarded Soledad a $40,000 grant to help fund the mural..."

King City Rustler

"The program offers rides for farmworkers and low-income families to safely get to doctor appointments or other essential errands with zero-emission transport..."

King City Rustler

"Local and county leaders gathered last Wednesday to break ground on Casa de Esperanza, a long-anticipated project that will transform a shuttered motel into 46 studio apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness..."

KSBW

"San Lucas residents, who have been without clean drinking water for nearly 14 years, may soon see a resolution as local leaders approve a plan to bring affordable water to the community..."

King City Rustler

"They secured more than 100 new voter registrations, cementing themselves as the “champions for this year’s challenge run through the Elections Office,” according to Lopez on May 23...."

KSBW

"Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has been appointed to the California Coastal Commission, marking a shift in representation for the Central Coast, as the position has traditionally been held by someone residing on..."

Monterey Herald

"Rivas, who wields sole authority for the appointment, announced Friday that Lopez will assume the Central Coast seat on the 12-voting member statewide commission for the coming four-year term..."

Monterey County Weekly

"Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, who lives in Greenfield and represents the Salinas Valley on the Board of Supervisors, will bring his inland and agricultural perspective to the California Coastal Commission..."

King City Rustler

"Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was sworn in as immediate past chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on Jan. 8..."

King City Rustler

"Monterey County Board of Supervisors  the County's commitment to protecting immigrants' rights...."

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King City Rustler

"MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was installed as the chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)..."​

King City Rustler

"Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, who represents South Monterey County in the Third District, recently took the oath of office for a second four-year term..."

King City Rustler

"Latino Caucus of California Counties (LCCC) membership voted to elect a new Executive Board at the California State Association of Counties 128th Annual Meeting on Nov. 16..."

Monterey County Weekly

"Lopez is a thoughtful leader, committed to his constituents, and he seems to genuinely love the job. His dreams range from small (getting sidewalks in rural communities that don’t have them) to grand (broadband infrastructure).."

Monterey County Weekly

"The omission has galvanized a group of local leaders, led by District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez and includes city managers and elected officials from Salinas, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City"

Monterey Herald

"The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted this week to allocate $250,000 to create a farmworker resource center in Greenfield"

King City Rustler

"Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was selected by his peers to serve as second vice chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) in early December."

KION Channel 5

"Saturday marks twenty years since a series of terrorist attacks on the United States claimed the lives of almost 3,000 people."

King City Rustler

"King City Young Farmers officially dedicated the revamped veterans memorial, Avenue of Honor, inside San Lorenzo Park in King City on Independence Day."

KSBW 8

"Cities in the South Monterey County area rolled down the street celebrating in parades. Fessed in red, white and blue, without masks and sitting close together."

Monterey County Weekly

"Like many governmental offices, the Monterey County Elections Department is closed to walk-in traffic and non-essential tasks. "

Monterey County Weekly

"During the summer, the city is planning a centennial program to get kids and teens involved in sports and compete, if allowed by Covid-19 protocols."

Salinas Valley Tribune

"When finished this winter, the Soledad Education Center will include four classrooms, a faculty room and an adjacent student success center that will be home to tutoring services..."

Monterey Herald

"One of the youngest county supervisors in Monterey County history is taking the helm of the Board of Supervisors."

King City Rustler

"Former board chair Chris Lopez continues as the District 3 supervisor, overseeing South Monterey County."

Monterey County Weekly

"Chris Lopez says he began learning at an early age that the best way to understand people is to keep your door open."

King City Rustler

"School is back in session, but over the summer a few select students learned about the workings of local government through Sen. Anna Caballero’s 2019 Young Legislators Program"

Greenfield News

"Supervisor Lopez, who represents south Monterey County, said he believes the county’s investment can spur other public and private partners to add their support in the future."