About Us

The East County Citizens’ Alliance (ECCA) has a strong vision of what healthy communities look like. That vision is rooted in caring for others and ourselves, protecting our civic institutions, and improving what we can for the benefit of all. We understand that all communities, ours included, are full of people with different opinions. This is exactly as it should be. Diversity of opinion is healthy and respectful dialogue around these differences contributes to a breadth and richness in our understanding.  But we also assume that most people want roughly the same things: a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where people in every stage of life can find support and opportunity, including the chance to contribute meaningfully to the public life of the community.

A major focus of ECCA is to identify ways to make our community stronger, more supportive, more resilient, and more joyful. We bring community members together to solve problems and bring positive energy to addressing the needs and aspirations of our fellow citizens. We’re eager to get to know you, to hear your ideas, to include your voice and your energy as a valued and thoughtful member of the East County area.

Our mission is to support and protect our community and public institutions through relationship-building, education, advocacy, and volunteer initiatives that grow positive relationships and build a vibrant, healthy East County.

Our Leadership

Melanie Wilson, Executive Director
Barb Seaman, Assistant Executive Director
Jim Eisenman
Cindy Eisenman
Virginia Frederick
Kathy Huntington
Rebecca Keith
Annie Soutter

Contact Us

Write us at eastcountycitizens@gmail.com