Vote Chorbajian for Airport District Division 1

Carol Chorbajian is the ideal candidate for Airport Director due to her deep understanding of the role and years of involvement in airport discussions.

With decades of active participation in community boards, commissions, and organizations, she brings a valuable perspective to the Monterey Airport’s future.

As the airport enters a critical phase, her experience and commitment to maintaining continuity and making informed decisions are crucial.

Vote Chorbajian for Airport District Division 1

Carol Chorbajian – “Experienced Leadership”

Carol Chorbajian for Monterey Airport District  1

Candidate Statement:
I am the right person to responsibly and diligently fulfill the needs of an Airport Director because I have a thorough understand the role and responsibilities of the position. Even before being appointed as a Director, I was, for many years, involved in discussions with sitting Directors regarding activities of the airport and its future.

My history in our community goes back several decades, with active participation in a wide variety of boards and commissions, as well as charitable and community organizations.

This background gives me a very valuable perspective, which will allow me to make informed and intelligent decisions regarding the Monterey Airport’s role in our community.

Our Monterey Regional Airport is currently going through an incredibly important period in its evolution, and for this reason, it is crucial that we maintain continuity with a Board that understands the history and is knowledgeable in where we are in the process.

I am committed to ensuring that the job is done right!

Currently serves as an appointed Director on the Monterey Regional Airport Board

History/Heritage
Moved from Long Island to the Monterey Peninsula in 1976, attending Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies (now Middlebury Institute), obtaining a Masters Degree in Intercultural Communications

I has been an involved member of our community for decades.

Lifelong relationships with a broad cross-section of community leaders

  • Charity/Non-profit
  • Business
  • Elected Leaders
  • Local, State
    National

Long history sitting on Boards and Committees

  • Monterey P/S Oversight Committee
  • Monterey County Hospitality Association
  • Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

Understands the unique challenges we face

  • Transportation
  • Traffic
  • Resident Quality of Life

Solution oriented

Current Ethics Training Certificate issued July 2024

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Endorsements

Luis Alejo – Monterey County Supervisor, District 1

Chris Lopez – Monterey County Supervisor, District 3

Judge John Phillips – Retired Judge and Retired Monterey County Supervisor

Mary Ann Carbone – Sand City Mayor

Kimbley Craig, Mayor of Salinas

Clyde Roberson – Former Monterey Mayor

Dan Albert Sr. – Former Monterey Mayor

Chuck Della Sala – Former Monterey Mayor

Ed Smith – Monterey City Council

Judge Richard Silver – Retired Judge

Mary Ann Leffel – Monterey Airport Board Chair

Carl Miller – Monterey Airport Board Vice Chair and Retired Pacific Grove Police Chief

Danial “Dino” Pick – Monterey Airport Board

Jeff Davi , Former California Real Estate Commissioner

Matt Nelson, Former Monterey Airport Board Member

Butch Lindley, Former Monterey County Supervisor District 3

David Armanasco, Past Chair Community Foundation for Monterey County

Kirk Gafill, President & CFO Nepenthe Phoenix Corporation

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John Gaglioti – Monterey Airport Board

Gary Cursio – Past Airport Board Chair

David Casas – Board Member, Seaside Rotary

Ted Balestreri – Cannery Row Company and Community Leader

Mary Claypool – Monterey County Board of Education

Alex Miller, Seaside City Council Member

Steve John – CEO, Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Chris Shake – Community Leader

Joy Anderson – Community Leader

Doreen Cursio – Community Leader

Rick Aldinger – Community Leader

Marc Kelley – Community Leader

Bonnie and Steve Adams – Community Leaders

Paul Bruno – Community Leader, Director of Seaside Groundwater Basin and Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster

Monterey County Hospitality Association

Monterey County Farm Bureau

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce