Mary Casillas Salas

Born and raised in Chula Vista, Mary Casillas Salas has dedicated her career and life's work to family and to the community. Mary is a product of local schools, graduating with honors from San Diego State University.

She began her public service on the Chula Vista Civil Service Commission in 1991 and was then elected to the Chula Vista City Council in 1996. In 2006, she was elected to the California State Assembly where she chaired the Committee on Veterans Affairs. She also served on the Jobs, Economic Development and Economy Committee, the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and the Health Committee.