Our Board of Directors

The Soledad-Mission Recreation District is an independent Special District. Overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. This Board is currently a 5 member board appointed to 4 year terms of service. They are entrusted to ensure the District is utilizing the apportionment (portion of taxes paid to County of Monterey) created by a vote of the people is being used to serve the people of our District. Other responsibilities of the board ensuring transparency for the public, ensuring fiscal responsibility, providing organizational oversight and direction, and the continued provision of safe, positive and wholesome programming. If you are interested in our Board of Directors or serving on the board please contact our Executive Director at any time for more information on this incredible dedication to service of our community. 

The Board meets for Regular District Board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the Month at the Windmill in Soledad.

The Board welcomes  and encourages public participation via in person attendance or written communication. All members of the public are encouraged to engage the public process, if you have a question about how to participate please feel free to contact our Executive Director with any questions. 

Contact our Executive Director- Frances@soledadrec.org

Current Board Vacancies

There are currently two (2) vacant seats for the Board of Soledad Mission Recreation District up for appointment by the City Council of Soledad.

These terms are 4 year terms starting January 31, 2025 and ending January 30, 2029. You must be a resident within the incorporated areas of the City of Soledad to be eligible for appointment.

By volunteering to serve on the Soledad-Mission Recreation District Board of Directors you, along with the rest of the Board will ensure the efforts of the District are in the best interest of serving and delivering Recreation Services to the Soledad and surrounding rural areas. The positions will be open for application until both seats are filled. 

Below you will find our Board Member job description and fillable application in PDF format.

Please fill out form, download & email to Frances@soledadrec.org

Please contact our Executive Director Frances Bengtson Regarding Board of Directors or District Transparency.