Greg Avakian is the Director of San Luis Obispo's Parks & Recreation Department. With a wealth of experience in public service and a passion for SLO, Greg sits down on The SLO Lounge to talk about how he and his team collaborate with city staff and the community to offer cutting edge recreational, educational opportunities, and more!

For more information:

https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-recreation

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Elaina Cano is the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder. Her office is responsible for many governmental functions including but not limited to elections, marriage and death certificates and real estate/other property related items. 

Listen now and hear about why Elaina loves serving her community!

For more information:

https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/clerk-recorder

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Erica A. Stewart is the Mayor of San Luis Obispo and is running for reelection in the 2024 General Election. Stewart is a graduate of Cal Poly (’97), was the County Civil Services Commissioner, a member of the City Council (2018-2021), and was appointed to Mayor in 2021.

For more information:

voteforerica.com

Instagram @ericaslocitymayor

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Amanda McClellan, owner of Amandalee Design, is a Central Coast-based artist, specializing in artwork featuring prominent features in and around San Luis Obispo and beyond.

Find her art in stores around SLO and on items including prints, shirts, tote bags, and stickers.

Online: Amandaleedesign.com

Instagram: @amandalee.design

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Bob Hill is the Natural Resources Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo. Bob has rich training and experience in the sustainability space, as well as a passion for the beauty and community of SLO and the surrounding area. He is proud of the hard work of his team, and other collaborative partnerships that work seamlessly to drive and maintain sustainability efforts in SLO.

Office of Sustainability and Natural Resources

slocity.org/sustainability

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

A continuation from last week’s conversation with Chief Rick Scott of the San Luis Obispo Police Department. The discussion focuses on mental health for law enforcement officers, police funding, and public transparency.

Connect:

Instagram @slo_police

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Chief Rick Scott is the Chief of Police for the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Chief Scott moved from Texas to assume the role of Chief in 2021 and is a committed member of SLO, striving to make San Luis Obispo a safe and welcoming place for all.

Connect:

Instagram @slo_police

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

From SLO PD Website:

As a career police leader, Chief Rick Scott has over 24 years of experience in police operations and leadership and serves as the Chief of Police for the San Luis Obispo Police Department in California. Chief Scott has a wide breadth of experience in managing all aspects related to modern and progressive policing to include community engagement, patrol, criminal investigations, narcotics, crisis negotiations, recruiting, professional standards and accreditation. Chief Scott is a graduate of the 46th session of the Senior Management Institute for Police (PERF), as well as an alumni of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leadership in Police Organizations program. He is also a graduate of the 248th session of the FBI National Academy and holds a Master’s Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. Chief Scott is a member of the IACP Technology Committee and serves on the executive board for the IACP Law Enforcement Technology Section. Chief Scott has throughout his career worked to improve law enforcement by advancing data sharing, police technology, and community/police collaborations to address future law enforcement challenges.

Aaron Floyd is the Utilities Director for the City of San Luis Obispo. On this episode of The SLO Lounge, Nick and Aaron discuss a wide range of topics from where SLO’s water comes from, where it goes once used, how to be better stewards of our natural resources, and how to get connected with Aaron’s team for a deep dive at their headquarters.

Connect:

Instagram @slo_utilities_department

SLOWater.org

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.

Michelle Shoresman is a Council Member for San Luis Obispo and the Division Manager of Health Care Access for SLO County’s Health Agency.

Council Member Shoresman was appointed to the city council in October 2021 and elected to a full, four-year term in November 2022.

Connect:

Instagram @michelleshoresman.slocity 

MichelleShoresman.com

The SLO Lounge is hosted by San Luis Obispo resident Nick Sherrell.