City of Winters City Council Councilmember Jesse Loren

Councilmember Jesse Loren was first elected to office in June of 2016 and then reelected in 2020. The daughter of Mexican-American and Irish-American parents who were actively involved in the Spanish-speaking community, Loren grew up in Southern California. After acquiring her teaching degree, she was a teacher for more than 20 years. She is passionate about art, music, and education. 

Her priorities as a councilmember include inclusivity and equity, promoting youth and senior recreational activities and services, fostering sustainability and community resilience, increasing affordable housing, and protecting agricultural land. 

She and her husband raised three children in Winters, and they now have two grandchildren who live in town. 

First elected: June 2016 

Alma maters: University of California, Irvine (bachelor’s degree in English literature); University of New Orleans (master’s degree in fine arts); Chapman University (California teaching credential).

Other positions held: Chair of Winters Open Mic, a nonprofit that brings live music and poetry to the community; American Leadership Forum fellow; board member for Rotary Club of Winters

Board and committee assignments: Sac Yolo Mosquito Vector Control District; SACOG; SACOG Land Use and Natural Resources; Solano Community College District; Yolo Community Foundation Leadership Advisory Committee; Yolo County Transportation District; Valley Clean Energy; Yolo County Road Map to the Future Community Engagement; WJUSD / City 2x2; City / County 2x2. As an allternate: Climate Action Commission Selection Committee Ad Hoc; Hispanic Advisory Committee; Planning Commission Selection Ad Hoc; Senior Commission on Aging Selection Ad Hoc; Animal Services JPA; LAFCO; Lower Putah Creek Committee; Yolo Subbasin Ground Water Authority 

Notable quotes: “Currently I am the only Latina on the City Council. I work closely with the Hispanic community and I’m committed to serving all of Winters, not part of Winters” (Source: Winters Express) 

“I believe we need a common cause to strengthen our sense of belonging.” (Source: Winters Express)