www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 22-28, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 9 Council Meetings Pushed for fewer meetings Fought for a schedule that complies with the City Charter Council Pay Led the effort to increase Council pay Authored a referendum that gave voters the final say on the pay raise Election Costs Supported a costly special election for the pay increase Fought for a regularly scheduled November vote with negligible cost Council Benefits Supported taxpayer-funded medical benefits for elected officials Authored a City Charter amendment requiring voter approval for City Council pay raises and new benefits Paid for by Bobby Richards for Carmel City Council | FPPC#1496344 Local leaders and educators agree: Megan Whilden is the trusted choice for Monterey County Board of Education, Area 1 ElectMeganWhilden.com @ElectMeganWhilden Endorsed by Paid for by Megan Whilden for Area One Trustee for the Monterey County Board of Education 2026 FPPC#1497182
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