Background
Salinas, Simon was born on October 8, 1955 in Slayton, Texas, United States. Son of Julian and Octavia (Reyes) Salinas.
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Salinas, Simon was born on October 8, 1955 in Slayton, Texas, United States. Son of Julian and Octavia (Reyes) Salinas.
Bachelor in Political Science, Latin American Studies, Claremont McKenna College, 1978. Certified in education, San Jose State University, 1981. Juris Doctor, Santa Clara Law School, 1984.
Teacher Alisal School District, Salinas, California, 1984-1989. English as Second Language instructor Hartnell College, 1989—1993. County supervisor Monterey County, California, 1993—2000.
Member California House of Representatives, since 2000.
Member Salinas City Council, 1989-1993, mayor pro tempore, 1991-1993. Member Monterey County Board Supervisors, since 1993. Member League of Latin American Citizens (recipient Courage award 1989), Alisal Better Government Committee, Junior Chamber of Commerce.