New Monterey, Monterey
Neighborhood in Monterey County, California, United States
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New Monterey is a neighborhood of Monterey, California. Formerly, it was an unincorporated community that was later incorporated in the city of Monterey.[1] It is located north of the Presidio of Monterey,[2] at an elevation of 56 feet (17 m).[1] Monterey's famous Cannery Row is located in New Monterey. The New Monterey post office operated from 1909 to 1913.[2] On the other side of the Presidio lies Old Monterey, the oldest part of the city of Monterey.
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| City | Monterey |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
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Government
Because New Monterey falls within the Monterey city limits, it is governed by Monterey's mayor and 4 city council members, all elected by the public.[3] As of December 2019, the mayor is Clyde Roberson and the city council members are Dan Albert, Jr., Alan Haffa, Ed Smith, and Tyller Williamson.[3]
At the county level, Monterey is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Mary Adams.[4]
In the California State Legislature, New Monterey is in the 17th senatorial district, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 29th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Robert Rivas.[5]
In the United States House of Representatives, New Monterey is in the 19th Congressional District and is represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta, son of former California Congressman Leon Panetta.
