Carolina Chavez

Key Facts

Party N/A; nonpartisan election
Status Challenger

Background

Chavez was previously the Chair of International Business Association for the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Binational Affairs, Public Relations and the SIMNSA Foundation at SIMNSA Health Care. Chavez also has an interest in binational leaders advocating for business development and Public Health. She currently serves as Director of Business and Economic Policy for San Diego Council President Pro Tem Stephen Whitburn. Carolina Chavez has been a longtime resident of Chula Vista. [1, 2].

Key Issues

Economy

Chavez hopes to establish small and large businesses in the city using her background in business relations and binational affairs. Chavez also hopes to expand job centers and create more access to a competitive job environment [1].

Housing

Chavez hopes to increase the amount of housing in the city while also preserving open spaces and expanding access to City services for city people [1].

Endorsements

San Diego County Democratic Party; San Diego Labor Democratic Club; San Diego Democrats for Equality; Nora Vargas: Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors District of San Diego; Andrea Cardena: Deputy Mayor, City of Chula Vista; Vivian Moreno: Councilmember, City of San Diego; Alejandra Sotelo-Solis: Mayor, City of National City: Paloma Aguirre: Vice Mayor, City of Imperial Beach; Ben Hueso: State Senator, State of California; Stephen Whitburn: Councilmember, City of San Diego; Kevin de León: Councilmember, City of Los Angeles; Ricardo Lara: Insurance Commissioner, State of California; Denise Moreno: Ducheny Former State Senator. State of California; Georgette Gómez: Former Council President, City of San Diego; David Alvarez: Former Councilmember: City of San Diego

Sources

1 Official Website

2 Facebook

3 Twitter