Kris Beal launches campaign for Paso Robles City Council
August 6 | Paso Robles Daily News
Kris Beal officially launched her campaign for District 1 of the Paso Robles City Council on Sunday at the Downtown City Park, gathering over 50 supporters. Attendees engaged with Beal, discussing key issues and expressing approval for her vision for Paso Robles. The event featured an ice cream social.
Friends and colleagues, including Steve Peck, Tracy Dauterman, and Monica Barricarte, attended the event and reflected on their decades of working with Beal. They highlighted her track record of creating collaborative relationships with people of different viewpoints, her work ethic, and her concern for improving the quality of life in Paso Robles. The trio then introduced Beal, who shared her motivations for running for council.
“I’m energized and honored by the grassroots support of the community and my long-time friends and colleagues,” Beal said. “I’ve been knocking on a lot of doors and learning what quality of life means to different people. I’m hearing from all age groups in every neighborhood that it’s important to provide a voice for workers, families, and the next generation on the council.”
Beal graduated from Paso Robles public schools and Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo. She taught at Cal Poly before leading The Vineyard Team, a local nonprofit organization, for 23 years. Beal believes her professional and personal experience as a nonprofit leader, worker, and single mom allows her to connect with and represent the community she hopes to serve.
“Of course, people talk about roads, but they’re also stressing the need for affordable and workforce housing,” said Beal. “Local government touches our lives every day, and Paso Robles is uniquely positioned to improve our residents’ quality of life. Not only does this include a safe place to raise their families and young people to grow, but career paths for our residents – concerns that affect us all.”
“Our hardworking people deserve a voice on the council and I aim to be that voice. I want for our next generation of Paso Roblans to have hope and the same opportunities I had to create a brighter and better future.”
For more information on Kris Beal’s candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Paso Robles City Council, visit www.krisbealforcitycouncil.com. District 1 includes parts of Downtown, Uptown, the River Oaks area, the Airport area, and the Union Road area.
Kris Beal announces run for Paso Robles City Council
May 30 | Paso Robles Daily News
Kris Beal has announced plans to run for Paso Robles City Council District 1 this November. Her official kick-off event will occur in summer.
Beal is a long-term resident of SLO County. A graduate of Paso Robles public schools and Cal Poly SLO, she taught at Cal Poly prior to leading a local non-profit for 23 years. She has a track record for collaborative partnerships among government entities, community members, and businesses — a skill that will serve the council well.
“The city is in a unique position to improve the quality of life of our residents, and my priorities directly align with those people in our district’s distinct neighborhoods,” said Beal, “Affordable housing, expanded youth activities, diversifying employment opportunities, improving westside road conditions, and expanded trails and open space — these are all issues that matter to the residents in our community.”
Beal says she believes supporting working families, young people and local businesses strengthens our community in the short and long term.
“I’ve been fortunate to have opportunities I needed to get ahead — little by little — thanks to a lot of hard work and support from my community,” Beal says. “My decision to run for City Council is rooted in ensuring all residents’ needs are represented and that the next generation has the same opportunities that I did.”
District 1 includes parts of downtown, all of uptown, the River Oaks area, the incorporated airport area, and a Union Road area.
For more information about Beal and her campaign, visit www.krisbealforcitycouncil.com.