Rep. Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 24th district since 2017, recently posted a series of updates on his social media account highlighting local achievements and ongoing political issues.
On October 31, 2025, Carbajal recognized a community leader from San Luis Obispo: “Congratulations to San Luis Obispo’s very own Violet Sage Walker, named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders of 2025! Her leadership to protect our ocean and champion the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is inspiring. I was proud to work with her to secure the sanctuary’s https://t.co/ORVs7C554t”.
Later that day, he addressed concerns over food assistance programs in light of political disagreements: “Families shouldn’t pay the price for Republican chaos. My Democratic colleagues and I are calling on Secretary Rollins to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. 42 million Americans, including 100,000+ on the Central Coast, are counting on this lifeline. https://t.co/YXp81DHHS7” (October 31, 2025).
On November 1, Carbajal informed constituents about changes in health insurance enrollment periods due to legislative developments: ” Open Enrollment begins today. Because of the Republican-manufactured health care crisis, your insurance plan could be impacted. Take time to review the available plans before the January 31st deadline by heading to https://t.co/Emp2VDIP3e.”
Salud Carbajal has represented California’s Central Coast in Congress since succeeding Lois Capps in 2017. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors from 2005 until his election to federal office. Born in Moroleón, Guanajuato in 1964 and currently residing in Santa Barbara, Carbajal graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BA in 1990.
