Annalisa Mitchell for Seaside City Council
Candidate for Seaside City Council

Seaside is home.

I'm a third-generation Seaside resident. This community didn't just give me a place to live — it helped shape who I am. Now I'm ready to serve the city that raised me.

Annalisa Mitchell
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Portrait of Annalisa Mitchell
Annalisa "Lisa" Mitchell — Seaside, CA
Meet Annalisa

Service has always been my purpose.

I know the pride we have in our city. I know the strength of our neighborhoods. I know the diversity of our families. And I know the challenges that many of our residents face.

Most importantly, I know the heart of Seaside. It is the parent working hard to give their children a better future. It is the senior who wants to remain in the community they have called home for decades.

It is the veteran who has given so much and deserves to know that their community has not forgotten them. It is the small business owner who opens their doors every morning and invests in our community.

It is the young person who needs someone to tell them, "You matter. Your future matters. And we believe in you."

That is the Seaside I love. And that is the Seaside I want to continue serving.

My Priorities for Seaside

Real solutions, rooted in service.

01

Homelessness

Compassionate solutions that restore dignity and provide real pathways forward.

02

Affordable Housing

Safe, quality housing for families, seniors, and homeless veterans.

03

Public Safety

Strong communities start with safe neighborhoods and trust between residents and law enforcement.

04

Small Business

Supporting our entrepreneurs and creating good jobs that strengthen our local economy.

05

Parks & Community Spaces

Beautiful, well-kept spaces that bring us together and build a stronger Seaside.

06

Smart Growth

Balanced development that protects our neighborhoods and builds a strong future.

Leading With Experience

Service didn't begin with this campaign.

  • 15 yrs

    Facilitated DUI education programs, helping individuals understand the consequences of impaired driving.

  • Today

    Serves as Regional Director with Amity Foundation, overseeing treatment programs within California's state prison system.

  • Decades

    Leadership in substance use disorder treatment and reentry services through Amity Foundation's rehabilitation programs in prisons.

  • Ongoing

    Community leadership in affordable housing, youth development, and volunteerism across Seaside.

I believe accountability matters. I believe rehabilitation matters. I believe prevention matters. And I believe strong communities require all of them.

Annalisa Mitchell
Around the Community

Listening to Seaside.

Campaign kickoff gathering at Buffalo Wild Wings

Campaign Kickoff — Buffalo Wild Wings, Seaside

Back to school community event

Back to School Community Event

Volunteering to prepare meals for the community

Serving the Community

A Final Word From Annalisa

I have spent my life serving people.

I have worked with individuals trying to rebuild their lives. I have supported families. I have advocated for affordable housing. I have encouraged young people. I have volunteered in my community. And I have continued to show up for Seaside.

Now I am asking you to walk with me into the next chapter.

Not because I believe I have all the answers. But because I believe in the power of us.

I believe in the mother trying to make a better life for her children. I believe in the senior who wants to remain in the community she loves. I believe in the veteran who deserves to be supported. I believe in the young person who needs opportunity. I believe in the small business owner who is working to build something for their family. I believe in the neighbor who cares enough to speak up.

"I believe in Seaside. And after a lifetime of service, I am ready to give this community even more."

Let's listen to one another. Let's work together. Let's believe in what Seaside can become.

We are better together.

Join a campaign built on service, experience, and the belief that Seaside's best days are ahead of us.