Candidate for
County Supervisor; County of Monterey; Supervisorial District 1

Fernando Armenta was born and raised in the City of Salinas. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1976 where he received his Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare. After graduating from San Diego State University and after having worked for a local non-profit agency he went on to receive his Masters Degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. After graduating from San Jose State he began working as a social worker for the County of Monterey.

In 1987 Mr. Armenta became a Medical Social Work Manager at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California.

Over the years Fernando has been involved in many community activities and has led the struggle to bring affordable housing to the forefront of Salinas and has assisted in the creation of various housing developments including the construction of new schools and new parks; in particular Natividad Creek Park.

Fernando served on the Salinas City Council from 1991 till 2000. He served as Mayor Pro-Tem from 1997 until his departure from office in November of 2000 due to his election as County Supervisor.

Fernando has been recognized for his community and public service on numerous occasions. Fernando has been a pioneer and leader addressing numerous community civil rights issues, affordable housing, social service needs and healthcare needs.

Fernando and his wife Noemi reside in East Salinas and have done so since 1979. They have one son and one grandson.

In addition to all his community work and volunteerism, Mr. Armenta is very proud of having been a community organizer earning $10.00 per week from the United Farm Workers in 1973, and he has been involved in grassroots organizing since. His community involvement has allowed him to be instrumental in the construction and planning of the Salinas Vietnam Memorial and Veterans Park, as well as assisting in the naming of César Chávez Elementary School, Library and Park in Salinas, California