Common Ground is a non-profit group dedicated to the responsible stewardship of all the resources in Monterey County including agricultural land, water, open space and those elements necessary to ensure housing opportunities and a thriving economy for present and future generations. We are a broad based organization of individuals representing the many sectors that make up our community including agriculture, education, hospitality, construction, labor, business leaders, environment and low income housing advocates. We seek a balanced approach in finding solutions to the issues unique to our area. We depend on factual research and thoughtful analysis to reach common ground about our community and our future.