3rd District Commissioner Melanie Jones-Carter
Melanie Jones-Carter is a Santa Rosa resident and Northern California native. An active and engaged member of her community, Melanie is passionate about making connections and fostering positivity wherever she goes.
In 2015 she worked with her neighbors to create the “Signs of Hope” yard sign project. Black and white yard signs with inspirational quotes that can still be seen throughout the Junior College neighborhood. Proceeds from the popular project were donated to F.I.S.H. a local food pantry in Santa Rosa.
Melanie served as a member and Vice Chair of the Art in Public Places committee in Santa Rosa from 2019-2023, while working to bring the best public art to the people of Santa Rosa. Melanie specifically focused on bringing diverse perspectives to the pool of artists working with the city.
She is the president of the Mendocino Community Garden, a newly appointed member of the Design Review Board, and a member of the Sonoma County Democratic Party Central Committee, for which she is also a party delegate.
As a professional, Melanie had a long career managing personnel, overseeing customer service, and directing operations at a variety of businesses and organizations including Stanford University Dining Services, GES Exposition Services, IKEA, The Ecumenical Hunger Program, and Dynatex International— a Santa Rosa based semiconductor company.
A life-long athlete and fitness enthusiast, Melanie has also taught spinning classes for over a decade.
Melanie has always lived a commitment to getting involved. As a teen she volunteered with the United Farm Workers to raise funds and awareness of issues facing the California farming community. When her children were young she served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader and president of her daughter’s softball league. She was on the board of The Ecumenical Hunger Program— a nonprofit in East Palo Alto that offers support services and advocacy to the local community.
In her personal life Melanie loves to spend time with family and friends enjoying all that Sonoma County has to offer— delicious food & wine, beautiful scenery, and diverse and vibrant culture.