Our Government
For most of us, it’s at the local level that government has the greatest impact on our lives. And it's at the local level that each of us can have the greatest impact on government.
Our City government is formed by a charter, which plays a role similar to that of the United States Constitution — it describes what the government does, and gives it legitimacy.
Like the federal government, the City government has branches. They include the elected City Council, led by the Mayor, which represents the will of the voters; the staff, led by the City Manager, which executes policies set by the City Council; and commissions, boards, and committees, which advise on specific areas such as planning, transportation, or libraries.
And most important of all: residents who get informed and involved, as we hope you will.
Upcoming Events: Our Government
Historic Resources Board Meeting
June 4, 2018 - 12:00pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
Finance Committee Meeting
June 4, 2018 - 3:00pm
West Wing Conference Room
Minutes and agenda can be found here as published.
News: Our Government
Salinas Firefighters Provide Breakfast for Cancer Survivors
May 16, 2018
Cancer is the leading cause of line of duty fatalities among firefighters. Firefighters have a 68% higher likelihood to be diagnosed with cancer than the general population. While we are aware of the risks, we also recognize how cancer affects our community. We are huge supporters of the Relay for Life and every year we celebrate our cancer survivors by inviting them to breakfast.
In partnership with Northminster Church, our firefighters are up early setting up tables and preparing a delicious “firehouse breakfast” for our cancer survivors in the community. It is a time to come together and celebrate survival and keep focused on how we can collectively beat cancer.
“Nearly 40% of
Salinas Firefighters Honor Our Military
May 16, 2018
May is Military Appreciation Month and your Salinas Firefighters could not be prouder to show their support and appreciation for the men and women who serve and defend our nation. For the entire month of May, your firefighters are wearing specially designed military appreciation t-shirts.
This effort was spearheaded by Firefighter Jesus Ramirez. Jesus is born and raised in Salinas and a graduate of Alisal High School. Jesus proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps with deployments to the Middle East.
Our firefighters wear these shirts not just during the month of May, but any day of remembrance for our military veterans or recognition day for our
2018 Fireworks Stand Lottery Winners
March 19, 2018
On Monday, March 19, 2018, at 1:00 PM, the City of Salinas conducted this year’s fireworks sales stand lottery at the West Wing Conference Room, 200 Lincoln Avenue. 37 non-profit groups representing schools and school organizations, youth organizations, community organizations, and religious, fraternal and service organizations vied for 18 fireworks stands within the city limits. Twelve school organizations, two youth organizations, two community organizations and two religious, fraternal and service organizations were selected by random drawing in the presence of city staff and interested members of the public.
For the complete list of winners, see Press Release.
Mayor Gunter states, “ The sale of “ Safe and Sane ” fireworks by these nonprofit
Have we got a story to tell you!
February 8, 2018
The City of Salinas GIS Division is proud to present the newest feature in our product line—Story Maps! Using the Esri Story Map platform, we can now keep you up-to-speed on all the exciting projects the city is doing to improve our city. A story map leverages the power of geography and combines it with images, narratives, and multimedia content to tell you about the important things we are doing to help our communities prosper. We have rolled out two story maps initially, and we have many more planned in the near future. Our first, Salinas Traffic Calming Projects, details ongoing and implemented measures taken to reduce speed and traffic volumes in
Happy 102nd Birthday Retired SPD Sgt Woody Meek!
February 7, 2018
Happy 102nd Birthday Retired SPD Sergeant Woody Meek!
On January 23rd, 2018 retired Salinas Police Sergeant Woody Meek celebrated his 102nd birthday! He joined the Salinas Police Department in 1948 and retired in the mid-1970s. Sgt. Meek currently resides in Cottonwood California. On his birthday, SPD had the local Sheriff’s department in the area he lives send a deputy sheriff to his house to personally wish Sgt. Meek a happy birthday. Staff also spoke with Sgt. Meek on the telephone to wish him a happy birthday from the men and women of the Salinas Police Department. Sgt. Meek was very appreciative for being remembered and thought of on his birthday by his
SPD Community Academy Graduation
November 16, 2017
The Salinas Police Department’s Fall Community Academy just graduated another round of enthusiastic community members. In this Academy, 27 local participants spent one night a week for 12 weeks learning about SPD and all that the department does. Various classes incorporated student participation and gave each academy member a personal experience of what a Salinas Police Officer does in the performance of his/her duties as well as the other units that support the department. Topics covered included but were not limited to: selection and training of police officers, K-9 demonstration, history and use of Tasers, patrol operations, crime scene investigation, search & seizure, gang intelligence, participation in scenarios of high risk traffic stops and officer
Seeking Grievance Board Volunteers
April 7, 2017
Interested in serving on a City commission, board or committee? Here is an opportunity for you! The City is looking for volunteers who are