City Manager

The Administration Department provides external and internal support services for a number of essential functions related to the management operations of city government. Under the direction of the City Manager's Office, these functions include: logistical support for the Mayor and Council, recording, archiving of the City's official records, and Human Resources. The Office of the City Manager is responsible for the management of the Salinas Municipal Corporation consistent with the policy direction established by the City Council and California Law.

Division Operations

Economic Development: Enhance, protect, and expand local economic base
Community Peace: Develop a comprehensive and collaborative community safety strategy
Develop, recommend and implement comprehensive City budgets and financial policies
Coordinate efforts to achieve cooperative intergovernmental initiatives and private / public partnerships
Implement and monitor City Council Goals and Objectives

What's Happening for City Manager

The City of Salinas Has Earned a Beacon Spotlight Award

The City of Salinas has been selected by the Institute of Local Government, as one of the 2020 Beacon Spotlight Award winners. The award recognizes local governments that voluntarily take action to address climate change, promote energy innovation, and create sustainable communities. The City of Salinas will be receiving awards for recognition based on the Platinum Level Award for 22% Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions and the Silver Level Award for Sustainability Best Practices. To learn more about the awards, visit the Institute for Local Government website.

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California Endowment Grant Received To Expand Racial Equity Training

On March 17, 2020, the City Council of Salinas accepted a grant award of $120,000 over two years to fund continued and expanded race equity training for staff. The grant is awarded by The California Endowment. The City of Salinas is a nationally recognized leader in working together with the community and internally to train and apply governing for race equity strategies. In 2014, City leaders made a commitment to ongoing race equity trainings to improve our service and engagement with our residents. Between 2014 and 2016, hundreds of City of Salinas staff were trained...

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Community Testing Sites - Open to All Monterey County Residents Sitios de pruebas comunitarias: abiertos a todos los residentes del condado de Monterey

COVID-19 Community Testing Sites in Monterey County

COVID-19 Community Testing is now available to all Monterey County Residents. Testing is available with an appointment at Alisal High School and the Greenfield Branch Library. There is no need to worry about cost, insurance can be used for those with coverage. For those without coverage, the State will cover the full cost of testing. There is no out of pocket cost for anyone receiving the service. Appointments can be made by calling 1-888-634-1123 or visiting https://lhi.care/covidtesting

Las pruebas comunitarias COVID-19 ahora están disponibles para todos los residentes del Condado de Monterey....

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City Manager Corpuz to Retire

August 12, 2020

Salinas, CA - Salinas City Manager, Ray E. Corpuz, has announced that he would be retiring at the end of September. Ray Corpuz has served as Salinas' City Manager for nearly nine years. Prior to taking on his current position, he led the City of Seaside for over 6 years and was City Manager for the City of Tacoma for over 13 years. He served in various local government public service positions for 48 years, including 29 years serving in the City Manager role.

Upon arriving in Salinas, Ray worked with the City Council...

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City Staff to Participate in Race Equity Training

July 28, 2020

Over forty City of Salinas staff representing all departments have registered to participate in a five-part virtual learning series designed to provide a space for government institutions and community leaders to form a shared understanding of racism.

The City of Salinas has been engaged in Governing for Race Equity trainings and applications since 2014. Salinas is a nationally recognized leader in working together with community and internally to train in and apply governing for race equity strategies. This training series expands the training curriculum used by Race Forward’s ...

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An Update From Us on COVID-19

May 11, 2020

Dear City of Salinas Community,

We wanted to take a minute to keep you informed on the actions the City of Salinas is taking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. See the attached most recent newsletter for more information. Like you, we are closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and taking actions to continue protecting the health and safety of our community and employees.

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