As Monterey County's 5th District Supervisor, Dave Potter has taken a leadership role in:

Highway One climbing lane.  Dave worked collaboratively with the community and various state and county agencies to deliver a project that resulted in an immediate reduction of traffic congestion.

Improve traffic flow and safety in Carmel Valley.  The Carmel Valley Road Blue Ribbon Committee reconvened during Dave’s first term in office.  Working together with the community Dave was able to create a double fine zone to improve safety and for the first time in decades, miles of pavement were repaired and improved.

Preserve and protect our beautiful coastline.  As a member of the powerful California Coastal Commission, Dave led statewide efforts to protect our most precious natural resource from unwise and excessive development.

New Train Service.  As a member of the Transit Authority of Monterey County Rail Policy Committee, Dave led efforts to bring train service to Monterey County.  Dave's efforts resulted in funding to bring new rail service to Coast communities.

Water Supply.  As a member of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, Dave has a long time commitment to improve the delivery of water and identify a viable solution to our long-term water needs.

Tourism.  As a member of the Monterey County Travel and Tourism Alliance, Dave led efforts to promote Monterey County as a unique tourist destination.

Fiscal Responsibility.  Worked to balance the County’s budget despite significant state cutbacks.

Internationally, Dave has represented the State of California and the City of Monterey:

Nanao, Japan -- A seasoned traveler, Dave has worked with the City of Monterey to develop a relationship with Nanao, Japan, which flourishes today. Similar to Monterey, Nanao's fishing industry had fallen on hard times. By showing Nanao Monterey's successes with tourism and historic preservation, Nanao was able to rebuild and prosper from Monterey's experiences.

Chile, South America -- Additionally, Dave represented the State of California during a visit to Chile to discuss coastal development and coastal protection. A weeklong tour of the Chilean coastline allowed for a productive exchange of information and ideas.