Murphys, CA…Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Secondary Teaching Credential from the University of San Francisco. Her daughter, Brianna, is a graduate of Avery Middle School and Bret Harte High School.

She believes that the District 3 residents’ views and concerns will be, as in the past, her priority.
As a prior owner of her own business, she is committed to buying local, from shoes to refrigerators. Merita was also the PG&E Mother Lode Manager. She is a fan of Calaveras arts, culture, music, and wine.

As a past member of District 3, Calaveras Board of Supervisors, she has a view of issues and solutions that ensure county government is effective and accountable. Merita is fiscally conservative, a balanced decision maker non-partisan, and continues to be a respected steward of Calaveras County.