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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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 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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City of Salinas Staff Co-Organize and Attend 3rd Annual My Life Story Violence Prevention Conference

January 24, 2020

On Friday, January 24th, over one hundred violence prevention professionals from across Monterey County gathered at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside, CA to hear the stories of juvenile justice systems involved youth and their families. They all came together for the third annual Monterey County My Life Story conference organized by the City of Salinas Community Safety and Recreation Divisions, the City of Seaside, California Youth Outreach and County of Monterey. The conference is designed to give youth and their families a voice and is a learning opportunity for the agencies that provide them services....

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2019 Salinas Valley Sustainability Fair & EV Test Drive

February 8, 2019

More than 300 people attended the 2019 Salinas Valley Sustainability Fair & Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Drive on Saturday, January 19, learning about local resources and renewing their commitment to sustainability and clean energy.

Against the backdrop of City Hall, the event featured 16 speakers, from governmental leaders, to community initiatives, green businesses, and more, all of whom shared their challenges in and vision for Monterey County. "We have some incredible opportunities to talk about sustainability in this region, "City Councilman Steve McShane, the event's organizer, said. "There are people who have...

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