The County of Monterey has debuted a new webpage for COVID-19 volunteers to fill the need in critical areas of the COVID-19 emergency response efforts. If you would like to volunteer, please visit: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/benefits/emergency-volunteers. Healthcare workers and healthy adults can apply for various roles.
Thank you for your service.
It goes without saying that 2021 will be the year of the vaccines as we re-start everything beginning with health. On that note my website (chapsforpg.com) is going to be repurposed to provide more information on vaccines and general COVID-19 help.
Nearly all of the information will point to Monterey County sites as the County Health department starts administering the vaccines in phases. Where possible I will add content to help with navigation and guidance. Thank you all and stay safe.
Lucky me, I had the backing of all of you wonderful folks in PG! Although it has been 24 hours I am still absorbing it! Here are some news articles on the results, and know that all of you are the driving force behind my entire campaign and my success. Many many thanks to each and every one of you and I hope to personally connect with all of you.
For many folks like me who have gone through the citizenship process, getting to vote in itself is a super exciting event! So here it is in all its glory…another one for my memories and what truly makes me feel like a US citizen! It was such a super easy process, no lines and all the time in the world for a few pictures while dropping the ballot in! Speaking of ballots, have you voted yet? 🙂
I am super excited to announce that the Monterey County Weekly has endorsed my candidacy! In addition to the endorsement I was featured in the editorial write-up!
The Weekly has won nearly 100 local, regional, state or national editorial awards for editorial content, design and photography so this is such an honor!
Grab the October 8th 2020 print issue of the Weekly at over 900 locations in Monterey County to read more. Bonus: you can also catch a picture of me at one of my favorite spots in P. G.!
Alternatively find the e-newsletter version here (opens up in a new tab): http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/opinion/mcnow_intro/vote-like-democracy-depends-on-it-because-it-does-the-weekly-editorial-board-s-endorsements/article_903fb05c-09be-11eb-bce9-a78205be1e8b.html
As you all may know Former Mayor of Pacific Grove Mr Bill Kampe’s invaluable work, leadership, accomplishments and commitment to the City of Pacific Grove and the central coast are unparalleled. It therefore brings me great pleasure to say that Mr. Kampe took time to pen some words of endorsement for me:
“I highly endorse Chaps Poduri for PG City Council. Chaps brings thoughtful insight into the issues facing our city, relevant government finance experience, and an engaging manner that embraces and treasures the quality of life that we enjoy in Pacific Grove.’
Thank you, Mr. Kampe!
I am very happy to mention that I have been endorsed by The Monterey County Association of REALTORS® (MCAR), an organization that promotes professionalism, property rights and home ownership. The MCAR endorsement is given to candidates who have and will best represent real estate, housing and private property interests while serving in elected office.
It makes me quite proud to mention that I have been endorsed by the Democratic Women of Monterey County, an organization that champions Democratic candidates and causes with an emphasis on women and gender equity.
Very proud to mention that I have been endorsed by the Monterey County Democratic Party, an organization that advocates for the enactment, continuance, and enforcement of civil rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity.
I’m Chaps Poduri, candidate for Pacific Grove City Council. I became a U.S. citizen in 2019 after 19 years of living in the United States. I have been waiting patiently for a long time to go full steam with my rights as a citizen and I can not wait to get involved locally here in beautiful Pacific Grove!
I moved to Pacific Grove with my family in 2016 because the town felt ideally suited for raising our children. Our oldest two attend Forest Grove Elementary while our youngest is more than content these days to enjoy the luxuries of the couch while others are off with their busy lives. My Mom lives with us and she enjoys cooking (my sister is jealous but that’s a different story) and being with our family Needless to say our family hasn’t looked back with our decision to move here.
I worked for ten years of my career in the technology industry, , then made the move to financial services for the past ten years. Throughout the past twenty years I have been involved with public sector clients directly as a consultant – working at the Secretary of State’s office in Sacramento, CA as a Project Manager, with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington D.C. as a Program Manager and with CA Employment Development Department in Sacramento, CA as a Program Manager for Unemployment and Disability Benefits. For the past five years I have been a Treasury Solutions consultant for States, Cities and Municipalities in the U.S. including California.
I’m a hard worker who enjoys any challenge. I am ready to take my civic involvement to the next level as your elected City Council member. I look forward to earning your vote and the opportunity to represent the people of this great town.