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Veterans Services Office: From Serving Our Country to Serving San Luis Obispo County
For many veterans—and the dependents and survivors who stand beside them—navigating the maze of veteran benefits can feel daunting. That’s where the San Luis Obispo County Veterans Services Office (VSO) steps in. As a dedicated local resource, the VSO exists to make accessing benefits clearer, easier, and more personal…
Getting to Know the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures
If you’ve ever wondered who makes sure that your pound of lunch meat from the deli counter actually weighs a pound, or that the gas pump is giving you every drop you pay for, you can thank the Department of Agriculture / Weights and Measures…
Introducing Our Newest Labor Rep!
SLOCEA is proud to welcome Carrie McGrath to our staff team. Many of our members already know Carrie from her time on the SLOCEA Board of Directors, where she was recognized for her inquisitive nature, thoughtful questions, and commitment to making informed decisions. Now, Carrie is bringing that same dedication and energy into her new role…
Public Service Spotlight: Kitti Van Dahlen
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating Kitti Van Dahlen’s 27 years of service!
Public Service Spotlight: Cara Taylor
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating Cara Taylor’s 25 years of service!
Public Service Spotlight: Michael Tabares
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating long-time SLOCEA member Mike Tabares!
Public Service Spotlight: Rachel Amick
Rachel Amick, a Program Review Specialist at the Department of Social Services, has spent 24 years making a difference in her community. Over the past two decades, she has shaped lives, made meaningful connections, and embodied the core mission of her department...
Public Service Spotlight: Leann Siebert
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating long-time SLOCEA member and Steward, Leann Siebert!
Public Service Spotlight: Kimberly Romero
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating with Architectural Technician Kimberly Romero for her 35 years of County public service!
Public Service Spotlight: Jim Mallon
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating long-time SLOCEA member and former Association President, Jim Mallon!
Public Service Spotlight: Lesa Gofourth
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating long-time SLOCEA member and former Association President, Lesa Gofourth!
Recognizing the Achievements of the Los Osos Water Recycling Facility
The Los Osos Water Recycling Facility was recently named the 2023 Small Plant of the Year by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) for the facility's accomplishments in compliance, innovative practices, cost effectiveness, and superior plant performance…
Public Service Spotlight: Jeremiah Damery
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating 2022 Negotiating Team member and Environmental Health Specialist Jeremiah Damery!
Public Service Spotlight: Heather Griffin
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating SLOCEA steward Heather Griffin, ERS III at the Department of Social Services!
Public Service Spotlight
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating SLOCEA steward and Director Mark McCullough, ERS III at the Department of Social Services!
Public Service Spotlight: Teresa Collins
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating SLOCEA’s Secretary Treasurer, Teresa Collins, from the Superior Court.
Public Service Spotlight: Charles Riha
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating Charles Riha from the Planning and Building Department.
Public Service Spotlight: Sandra Krijakin
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating Sandra “Sande” Krijakin, a Supervising Legal Clerk II at DSS who is celebrating 27 years with the County!
Kristin Smart Case - SLOCEA Members Involvement
The Kristin Smart case has shaken SLO County for two and a half decades. But on March 10, 2023, the Smart family finally got the conviction they had been waiting on all these years. The “It takes a village!” proverb couldn’t ring any truer when it comes to this case. Thanks to many experts, county officials, law enforcement, reporters, and the unwavering commitment of community members, Kristin’s murderer, Paul Flores, will now be confined behind bars for the next 25 years.