Meet Your Portuguese-American Elected Officials in California: Scott Silveira
Scott Silveira was born and raised in Los Banos and graduated from Dos Palos High School. Scott’s family have been dairymen for three generations and today, he and his wife Brooke as well as their two children carry on that noble tradition. Scott has been active in the community both as a public servant and as a volunteer. He serves on the Merced County Spring Fair Board, the Merced County LAFCO. Commission, and the Los Banos City Council. In addition to public service, Scott
Meet Your Portuguese-American Elected Officials in California: Melvin Oliveira
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Meet Your Portuguese-American Elected Officials in California: Gary Soiseth
Mayor Gary Soiseth was elected to serve a four-year term as the 22nd Mayor of Turlock on November 4, 2014. In addition to being a third-generation family farmer, Mayor Soiseth is the Regulatory Administrator of water and energy policy at the Modesto Irrigation District.
Mayor Soiseth has taken the lead on two important issues to Turlock: transportation and drinking water. Mayor Soiseth serves as Turlock's representative and the Vice Chair of the Stanislaus Council of Gover