About Erica
The Voice and Vision for SLO
Separately, our voices are strong but can lose momentum. Together, we create a chorus unique to our city that reflects the diversity of our community and the power of our unity.
As Mayor, Erica listens to each of her fellow community members and uses her voice to amplify your stories, find solutions to the issues that matter to you, and improve your way of life.
This work is about more than meeting your basic needs. It’s about ensuring people like you feel like they belong in the city they love. It’s about recognizing areas of growth and working to make it better.
Most importantly, it’s about creating a community where safety, prosperity, and harmony are not privileges afforded to the few, but are part of a shared vision for us all.
“I am passionate about being engaged and helping to improve people’s lives, and I believe strongly in building a community that empowers every individual to be self-sustaining. Most of all, I want the continued opportunity of bringing these passions and commitments to the SLO City Council as your Mayor. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a bit more. I look forward to continuing our work to build a stronger and healthier San Luis Obispo!”
A Leader Rooted in Community
Moving to SLO in the early nineties as a Cal Poly student was a special time for Erica—one that introduced her to the local traditions, cultural landmarks, and beautiful scenery of the Central Coast. It’s when she discovered her passion for public service and it’s also when she fell in love with the place she would end up calling home for more than 30 years.
Priorities for the Public Good
Championing the City of SLO’s Major City Goals while seeking to improve the way of life for community members requires a steadfast commitment to values Erica cherishes: integrity, transparency, and an undaunting faith in humanity.
Erica believes that the work we do in local government—when it is done with these values in mind—can ease our individual struggles and work toward uplifting the community as a collective.
“I have strived to build a healthier and stronger San Luis Obispo throughout my professional and civic career, which spans many industries. I’ve been a Human Resources Specialist in manufacturing, health care, and SLO County Superior Court; served as Chief Operating Officer at United Way; worked in restaurant management and catering; and even owned my own small business, a wholesale bakery.”