About Oldtown Salinas Association
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Deanna Carvey
Executive Director
Oldtown Salinas Association |
Quick links: 2008-2009 Annual Report (PDF) • 2009-2010 Budget (PDF)
With its convenient access to Highway 101, train and bus transportation, accessible parking, attractively landscaped streets and historic architecture, as well as an abundance of restaraunts, museums, professional businesses and boutique shopping, Oldtown Salinas is a wonderful place to do business. Oldtown Salinas is a historic and diverse downtown, and truly is “The Heart of the Valley.”
Established in 1977, the Oldtown Salinas Association is a nonprofit business organization that accomplishes its mission by promoting and enhancing Oldtown through enhanced landscape and sanitation programs, marketing and promotion efforts, business recruitment, community events, and advocacy with local government. The Association is led by a 16-member Board of Directors, and is staffed by a full-time Executive Director who carries out the directivfes of the board, oversees the budget, and maintains relationships with city entities, other community organizations, the media and Oldtown business owners.
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Board members consistently advocate on behalf of businesses to the Salinas City Council and other city commissions. |
The Association operates under the state Parking and Improvement Area Law of 1989 (SB 1424 and AB 1693) of the California Streets and Highways Code (Section36500-36504) and City of Salinas Resolution No. 4114. OSA’s annual work program is developed by the Board of Directors, and implemented by the Exeucutive Director and volunteers. Through the board's representation, the businesses determine the ultimate direction of the Association.
Board Meetings are held monthly and are open to the public. Meeting dates and times can be found on the website calendar or by calling the OSA office. If you are unable to make a board meeeting, but have a question or comment that you would like to present to the board, individual contact information is provided below All board members are available to meet individually to discuss Oldtown issues!
Committees and Taskforces exist to plan, support and coordinate various OSA programs. If you are interested in serving on one or more of our committees, contact the OSA office.
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As
a result of OSA committee work, Oldtown has a Salinas
Police Department bike patrol. |
Promotions To promote Oldtown Salinas through marketing efforts, special events, positive public relations efforts, and by encouraging member participation in all activities.
Beautification and Security To oversee sanitation and security issues, and to enhance the charm of Oldtown Salinas.
Economic Development To strengthen and broaden the economic base of Oldtown Salinas.
Holiday Parade of Lights Plans and produces our annual holiday parade.
Passport to Cherry's Plans and produces our annual food tasting and classic car show event.
For board and committee meeting
dates, times and locations, please refer to our online
monthly calendar.
For additional information, contact
the OSA office at (831) 758-0725.
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