City of Scotts Valley City Council Councilmember Donna Lind

Longevity is certainly something Donna Lind can brag about. She moved to Scotts Valley in 1980, and she spent four decades serving with the Scotts Valley Police Department before she retired. And right after that, in 2008, she was elected to City Council, where she’s now serving her fourth term. “I’ve been through some challenges and up until now I would say the [Loma Prieta] Earthquake was the worst,” she told Good Times. “But between Covid-19 and the devastating fires … everyone in the county has been touched by loss.” 

First elected: 2008

Day job: Retired after a career in law enforcement

Alma mater: San Jose State University (studied criminal justice/law enforcement administration)

Other positions held: President, Fallen Officer Foundation (2006-present); vice president, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors (2006-2015)

Notable quote: “The biggest challenge the next five years will be to support business. We understand many will not survive devastation from the pandemic. We need to continue to partner with local business assisting them with funding and resources, continue working with them to adjust to the changes required due to the pandemic.” (Source: MyScottsValley.com)