Steve McShane is a Monterey County small business owner engaged in organic fertilizer and landscape supplies. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve is Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Chair of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) & Vice Chair of Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve also serves on the boards for the California State Van Pool Authority (CalVans), Community Human Services, the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, and the Seaside Rotary Club. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Monterey CountyCandidate for Supervisor, Supervisorial District 4
Steve McShane
Salinas Councilman/Businessperson
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My Top 3 Priorities
- COVID Recovery - to help Monterey County recover from the effects of the pandemic on our health and economy.
- More Affordable Housing in Monterey County
- An end to Homelessness in Monterey County
Experience
Experience
Profession:City Councilman/Businessman
Founder and Co-Owner, McShane’s Landscape Supply, Salinas, California (2005–current)
Co-Owner, Converted Organics of California, LLC, Gonzales, California (2010–current)
Salinas City Councilman, Salinas City Council — Elected position (2014–current)
Hartnell College Trustee, Hartnell College Board of Trustees — Elected position (2003–2007)
Education
Santa Clara University — Masters, Business Administration (2002)
California Polytechnic State University — Bachelor of Science (B.S), Soil Science (1997)
Biography
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Political Philosophy
District 4 faces divisive issues criss-crossing social and environmental justice. I've learned firsthand on dozens of occasions that families have been ripped apart because jobs and housing issues have gotten worse, not better. The County leads on these important challenges when it comes to the region. In the 10 years I have served on the Salinas City Council, I have come to know these issues well and offered solutions. I have played a direct role in diversifying our economy using AG Tech. I have also helped add housing units by supporting farmworker housing, smaller market rate apartments in downtown Salinas & expanded options for the homeless. I'm ready to do the same for the region as a County Supervisor. These issues are so pressing, I've already started to get to work. I've been involved in the opening of the homeless shelter in Seaside & have led an effort to convert 100 hotel rooms into a transitional housing complex for the homeless.
