Tom Reeves
Candidate for City Council Member, Monterey, District 1 · Retired City of Monterey Engineer
Tom Reeves is a 38-year resident of Monterey and the city's retired City Engineer. He has volunteered his own labor on city projects, including finishing concrete work at the Monterey Animal Shelter when budget constraints delayed its completion.
Positions in brief
Reeves wants Monterey to address its budget crisis without sacrificing the city's future, prioritizing affordable workforce housing, listening to residents, and protecting the environment.
Reeves acknowledges Monterey faces a budget crisis but argues the city cannot 'sacrifice our future out of short-term fear,' saying sustainable solutions exist that align with community values. His campaign describes three core commitments: to listen to and uplift the voices of local residents, to lead with empathy, and to find sustainable solutions so future generations can keep enjoying the community. He lists affordable workforce housing, improving relations between the city and residents, the environment, and long-term fiscal stability among his priorities. He frames his campaign around serving Monterey residents rather than wealthy vacationers and preserving the city's character while addressing today's challenges.
On the issues
Says Monterey can address its budget crisis without sacrificing the city's future, and believes sustainable solutions exist that align with community values.
“sacrifice our future out of short-term fear”
Source →Prioritizes affordable workforce housing for Monterey.
Source →Wants to improve relations between city government and residents by listening to and uplifting residents' voices.
“Listen and uplift the voices of local residents”
Source →Lists protecting the environment among his top priorities for Monterey.
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