Have a general inquiry? Send an email to:
locacinfo@gmail.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7170, Los Osos 93402
Who serves on LOCAC?
LOCAC has two elected representatives from each of four residential districts within Los Osos. The term of office is four years. Only persons who live within the residential district may vote for the candidates from that district. A public election is held in even-numbered years for half the elected seats. The District 2 County Supervisor appoints the other three members whose terms are two years (odd-numbered years). There is no limit to the number of terms a member can serve. The new members are seated and officers are elected by the Council each year at the end of the May LOCAC meeting.
Each LOCAC member is expected to be a member of at least one committee in addition to participating in the monthly general meeting. A LOCAC member who is not an officer can expect to spend approximately 6-8 hours per month on LOCAC business.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Deborah Howe
Vice-Chair: Trish Bartel
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: Jim Stanfill
Communications Officer: Vacant
COUNCIL MEMBERS – See your district here
DISTRICT 1:
1 position vacant
Andrea Leuker – Term through 5/2028
Andrea, originally from Colorado and with a strong connection to the Rocky Mountains, pursued her education at Colorado State University before moving to the Central Coast in the late 1980s, where she earned her Masters Degree at Cal Poly. Her extensive career includes serving as Harbor Manager at Port San Luis Harbor District for seven years, teaching as an adjunct professor at California Polytechnic State University, and leading the Morro Bay Community Quota Fund as its Executive Director, securing historic fishing privileges for the Central Coast. With a 27-year tenure with the City of Morro Bay, including 7 years as City Manager, Andrea has demonstrated her commitment to the community. Beyond her involvement with LOCAC, she has taken on roles such as President of the California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains since 2022, participating in the Land Committee for the Land Conservancy of SLO County, contributing to the LOCSD Parks and Recreation Committee, and serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Morro Bay Community Quota Fund. Andrea has been happily married to Richard Hubbard since 1990, with a married daughter and a new grandson, all residing in Los Osos
DISTRICT 2:
Jim Salio – Term through 5/2026
Jim Salio is the Retired Chief Probation Officer for San Luis Obispo County. He was appointed Chief by the Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2009, and retired October 2022. He worked for 32 years with San Luis Obispo County Probation. He has served as Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Superintendent of the Juvenile Hall and as Division Manager for juvenile probation operations. Chief Salio began his career in San Luis Obispo County as a Deputy Probation Officer assigned to the Juvenile Hall.
Chief Salio has worked on various committees both at the local and state level to help solve issues within the juvenile and criminal justice system. In 2008, he was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the State Juvenile Justice Committee to help develop the State Juvenile Justice Master Plan, as required by Senate Bill 81. In 2013 he was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the California Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.
Also, in 2013, Chief Salio was appointed by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to the Administrative Office of the Court’s Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Council. Chief Salio served as President of the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) in 2018. He is also the Past-Chair of the Juvenile Services Committee for CPOC. He was co-chair of San Luis Obispo County’s Anti-Gang Coordinating Commission. He was the chair of the County’s Community Corrections Partnership, which is charged with the implementation of Public Safety Realignment for the County.
Jim Salio has lived in Los Osos since 1988 with his wife Jennifer. They have an adult daughter, whose family also lives in Los Osos.
Jim joined the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Board in 2009 and served as its President in 2013-14.He has been on the Boards of Big Brother Big Sister of San Luis Obispo, The Community Foundation’s Growing Together Initiative and the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens.In September of 2022, Jim was appointed by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to the Citizens’ Homeless Accountability Commission.
Danielle McNamara – Term through 5/2028
Danielle, a seasoned professional musician and dedicated vocal instructor, brings her passion for the arts to both her students and the local theater scene. Danielle is an active member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and ASCAP (American Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). She serves as a Resident Artist for the Children’s Creative Project and is a registered Music Together® teacher and Center Director for Mini Melodies. Holding a BA in Theatre Arts with a minor in music from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Danielle co-owns the music studio ‘Lyrics and Melodies’ in Los Osos with her partner, Lacey.
DICTRICT 3:
Gary Katayama – Term through 5/2026
Gary Katayama is a retired teacher from the Culver City School District. He moved here in 2018. He is active in the Rotary Club of Los Osos, and is a member of the Bay-Osos Kiwanis. He is also the Kiwanis representative on the South Bay Community Center board of directors, and a member of the Parks and Recreation committee of the Los Osos Community Services District.
Brad Spahr– Term through 5/2026
After graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1969 Brad served 10 years in the Navy as a carrier-based squadron pilot, test pilot and catapult and arresting gear officer. After leaving the Navy he went to work for Lockheed as a test pilot and later a program manager and manufacturing manager. After leaving Lockheed he served as President and CEO of three different manufacturing companies including HR Textron, Composite Structures and Ducommun Aero Structures. In 2006 he and a partner bought Specialty Motors, an electric motor manufacturing company, which he ran for 10 years before selling the company and retiring to the Central Coast. Brad served on several non-profit boards while living in the Santa Clarita Valley including the Boys and Girls Club, Henry Mayo Hospital Board and Sheila Velos Breast Cancer Foundation Board.
Brad and his wife Candy live in Los Osos and continue to volunteer in church activities, SCORE and LOCAC.
DISTRICT 4:
John Lindt – Term through 5/2026
John is a long time journalist, specializing in community and business news. Proprietor of Sierra2theSea News Service, he brings a passion for facts and inquiry to the council.
Deborah Howe – Term through 5/2028
Deborah brings her experience with financial analysis to “situation analysis” and representative advocacy. She is also active with the South Bay Women’s Network.
APPOINTED AT LARGE:
Jim Stanfill – Term through 5/2026
With a strong background in the marketing industry and a Doctorate degree from USC, Jim is a skilled leader in curriculum development, public speaking, research, educational leadership, and teaching. Beyond his professional achievements, he is deeply involved in the local community, contributing to various organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Friends of the Library, Community Radio Board, Trustee for the Methodist Church, Treasurer for Los Osos Cares, and served as a Community Club Leader alongside his spouse for the Los Osos 4-H.
Trish Bartel – Term through 5/2026
Having retired after 35 years in Hospital Administration across Southern and Central California, Trish has a rich history of building an orthopedic hospital from the ground up, developing innovative healthcare delivery systems, and expanding access to care in underserved urban areas. Residing in Los Osos, she found a new passion in supporting their community through LOCAC. Their dedication led to the establishment of vacation rental guidelines and the successful passage of a SLO County ordinance, making them a valued member of LOCAC since 2019.
Molly Brown – Term through 5/2025
Recently retired from SLO city in the role of fire inspection, Molly understands how things get done and how best to work with the parties involved.
JOIN US!
Are you passionate about your community + do you represent a neighborhood where we have a need? Then send an email to our chair to find out more!
We have elections every other year, and three at-large appointed spots.
We’re looking for those who can represent typically under represented parts of our community, ethnically, financially, culturally, stage in life, etc. More info to come in 2024!