Listen, Lead, & Lift. Listen You can expect me to start by listening. I want to understand what you are experiencing in Pacific Grove, what is working well, and where we can do better. I care deeply about this community and about making life better for the people who call it home. Lead You can also expect me to get things done! I have led through incredibly difficult situations in the military, business, and government, at all levels. I know how to bring people together, work

Pacific Grove residents for office are able to provide a candidate statement of up to 200 words. Here's mine. Below it, you can find my current issues paper. I’m Tara Leweling – a wife, aunt, woman veteran, small business owner, and proud Pacific Grove resident. My connection to PG began in 1999, when I was stationed at the Naval Postgraduate School and lived on the 100 block of Central Avenue in District 3. I returned to NPS in 2004 for my PhD and met my husband. We dreamed

Housing is one of the most complex issues facing our city and a topic that residents regularly cite as top of mind. An important starting point is acknowledging that housing affordability has been a concern in PG for several decades. In 1970, homes in PG were relatively affordable compared to income. That changed by 1980, when the median home became worth about six times the income of a typical PG household. By 1990, it was nearly eight times, and today it is more than 11 tim

CSUMB is hosting an ADU Summit on September 17. I'm looking forward to hearing more about housing affordability at the ADU Summit at CSUMB. I hope to see you there. Disclaimer: Mention of state of California entities is for biographical purposes only and does not imply an endorsement.

One of the best parts of this campaign has been the opportunity to connect with people across Pacific Grove. Conversations have covered a range of topics, from opportunities for young people and veterans to our streets, housing, the waterfront, and the future of important properties in our community. Here are a few things I’ve been hearing. Paid Internships Several students in our community are looking for paid internships, which can be an important bridge between education a

Since filing to represent District 3 on the City Council, I’ve enjoyed spending time with so many people who know and love our city. It’s been a real pleasure to hear from residents, business owners, civic leaders, volunteers, and young people who feel strongly connected to Pacific Grove and have great ideas about what comes next. One highlight was meeting members of the BreakerBots, our youth robotics club. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious! I'm so inspired a

November 2026 marks the first time that PG voters will elect councilmembers by district. The map & election schedule On March 5, 2025, the City Council adopted a six-district map, known during the process as Map 101. The Council favored this map because it: Closely follows PG Unified School District boundaries Keeps neighborhoods intact Creates three coastal districts The transition is happening in two phases: 2026: Districts 1, 3 and 5 elect councilmembers, and voters citywi