Dennis Donohue was elected by a large majority of voters from across Salinas on a platform of Peace, Prosperity and Image. Dennis is endorsed by city, county and state law enforcement associations, six former mayors of Salinas and 14 Citizens of the Year.
Salinas' Fast for Peace may cross border
Salinas Californian, November 18, 2008 - Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue will take his Fast for Peace crusade international next month, and may return with another bright idea - "Lights for Peace" - to help end months of killings and mayhem that have left this city one death shy of a record-busting year for murder.
'Buy Local' Plan Calls for Support of Salinas Business
Salinas Californian, November 12, 2008 - The concept behind it is a simple one and Salinas city officials and business leaders are hoping it will go a long way to help stimulate the local economy.
Mayor Donohue Unchallenged for Re-Election
From the Salinas Californian, Aug 10, 2008: Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue is running unopposed for his second term in office.
Two City Council members are also running unopposed, leaving just one facing a challenger in the Nov. 4 election.
Mayor's Re-election Endorsed by 14 Citizens of the Year
Salinas, CA - July 14, 2008 - As Mayor Dennis Donohue files papers for his re-election campaign today, 14 Salinas Citizens of the Year have announced their endorsement of his leadership.
The Citizens of the Year endorsing Mayor Donohue's re-election are:
- Don Chapin
- Myron "Doc" Etienne
- Ken Feske
- Robert House
- Shirley Lavarato
