Wednesdays With Wendy

 Supervisor Askew chats with LFC's Gabriela Lopez Chavez and Jacqueline Leon about LFC's work, with a particular focus on steps senior citizens can take to be safer online.

 Supervisor Askew chats with Kelsey Scanlon, Emergency Services Planner with the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services about OES' work and ways people can be better prepared in the event of an emergency.   

 Happy Pride Month! Supervisor Askew is joined by Civil Rights Officer Juan Rodriguez, Equal Opportunity Analyst Naudia Velarde, and members of the Monterey County LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group to talk about the value of employee resource groups. 

 This conversation focuses on talks with representatives from the Emergency Medical Services Agency and representatives from AMR ambulance. 

Wendy is joined by the District 4 team as they discuss the first six months in office and answer questions from constituents. 

It is budget time again for Monterey County. In this episode of "Wednesdays with Wendy" , Supervisor Askew will speak with Mr. Ezequiel Vega our County Budget Director.

Wendy is joined by John Hubanks of the Monterey County District Attorney's Office, discussing the Workers' Compensation Fraud unit and workplace fraud

Wendy is joined by the District 4 team as they discuss issues and answer questions from constituents.

Supervisor Askew  speaks with Monterey Regional Waste Management Director of Communications Zoe Shoats and representatives from Salinas Valley Recycles to learn tips and tricks to dispose of organic waste at home.

 Supervisor Askew is joined by Hillary Theyer, Monterey County Free Libraries Library Director. Together they talk about the amazing library programs and services that are provided to our residents. 

Wendy is joined by Jason M. Cameron, Director/ Officer, Military & Veterans Affairs, County of Monterey. Learn about the important work MVAO does to support veterans in our community. 

 Supervisor Askew will be joined by representatives from Building Healthy Communities--East Salinas, LULAC, and Palenke Arts to talk about their respective work as well as challenges and opportunities for Latinx community based organizations. 

On the last day of Pride Month, join the District 4 Team with special guests who advocate to make our communities more inclusive and welcoming every day of the year. 

  Wendy talks with Budget Director Ezequiel Vega and Assistant County Administrative Officer Dewayne Woods. Learn how you can get involved and influence how resources are allocated. 

 Wendy and Dr. Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, discuss reopening schools and getting our students and staff safely back into classrooms.