Chinatown revitalization support

Voiced strong support for the Soledad Street project on behalf of Salinas Chinatown, praising community engagement and the Republic Cafe restoration, while flagging Union Pacific's anti-encampment boulders.

Buddhist Temple president praised the plan and urged tackling homelessness concurrently with revitalization.

Urged the council to move forward with the project and partner with homeless service experts rather than letting homelessness block progress.