About Wendy
Mom | Wife | Supervisor | Advocate
A creative problem-solver with four generation deep roots in Monterey County, Wendy Root Askew is a mother to a young child, wife to an architect, and daughter to a parent educator and retired Army Colonel. As County Supervisor, Askew is committed to advancing policy that promotes the ability of families – in all their forms to have their basic needs met in safe, connected communities where there is opportunity for personal fulfillment, and access to protected natural resources.
She is committed to supporting all Monterey County residents to have their basic needs met in safe, connected communities where there is opportunity for personal fulfillment and access to protected natural resources. Her priorities as Supervisor include: social equity, healthcare access, high quality services, access to affordable child care, water and mass transit solutions, increased accountability and customer service for County services, housing, and recovery from the pandemic.
Wendy invites and encourages the public to participate in the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meetings. Meetings are held every Tuesday in the Board Chambers or via Zoom. The calendar is available online here. If you would like to send your public comment, email: cob@co.monterey.ca.us and your communication will be distributed to the entire Board of Supervisors.
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Authentic and Principled
- Wendy is a fourth generation Monterey County resident, daughter of an educator, and rooted from three generations of military veterans.
- Supervisor Askew will continue to advocate for free local COVID-19 testing, access to vaccine, housing, and financial support to residents.
- Wendy advocates for funding and creates policy to support homebound residents, meeting basic needs for residents, and connecting businesses with resources to ensure a thriving local economy.
Honored to Serve and Represent You
- Supervisor Askew served the residents of Monterey County for over twelve years as top legislative aide to former Supervisor Jane Parker.
- From 2016-2020 Wendy served on the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District as a Board Trustee, championing for safe, healthy school, access to technology, and quality teachers.
- Supervisor Askew represents Monterey County on a variety of boards, committees, and commissions.
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A Note From Wendy
Since assuming office I have been reminded about the critical importance of relationships among elected and community leadership, especially in times of crisis. I have worked for years to build trusting relationships with a broad coalition of community leaders who know how to work together to navigate our path forward.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed pervasive inequities — in healthcare access, wages, paid sick leave, paid family leave, educational opportunities, housing, childcare, health outcomes, internet and computers — that have not occurred overnight, nor will they be solved quickly. I am committed to doing what it takes, for as long as it takes, to create a more just and equitable community for every resident.
As Supervisor, I am committed to staying laser focused on keeping our communities safe and healthy, keeping our children in school and our residents employed, and addressing our housing needs now and for future generations.
I am honored to be your County Supervisor. My staff and I have compiled some helpful resources available here. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need to be connected to support or services. I am here and honored to serve you.
Sincerely,
Wendy