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
Planning Commission Meeting
April 21, 2021 - 3:30pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
City Council Meeting
April 27, 2021 - 4:00pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here as published.
In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20 and based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, City meetings can only be observed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx , on The Salinas Channel on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/thesalinaschannel ...
Historic Resources Board Meeting
May 3, 2021 - 12:00pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
News: Our Government
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: APRIL 9, 2021
April 9, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file for the latest project information.
Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
- For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Patrick Fung, Assistant Engineer, by calling (831)
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: APRIL 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file for the latest project information.
Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
- For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Patrick Fung, Assistant Engineer, by calling (831)
Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Update: March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
The Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Project - “Complete Streets” improvements are intended to provide safe mobility for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists).The goal of this project is to ensure that travelers of all ages and abilities can move safely and efficiently along, across, to and from Bardin Road, including Bardin Elementary and other schools in the area. The project focuses on improving routes to school to create safer streets that improve active travel to and from schools for parents, children, and the general public. Please see attached file for the lastest project update.
Contact Information and How to Stay InformedFor general information about the Bardin Road Safe Routes to
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file for the latest project information.
Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
- For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Patrick Fung, Assistant Engineer, by calling (831) 758-7186 or
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file for the latest project information.
Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
- For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Patrick Fung, Assistant Engineer, by calling (831) 758-7186 or
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. Please see attached file for the latest project information. Construction of critical or strategic infrastructure remains exempt from the Monterey County shelter-in-place and the California stay-at-home orders. Work is progressing and various procedures are being used to help assure public and worker safety during these difficult times. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are all in this together.
City Initiates 2020 Census Salinas Action Team
February 25, 2019
As a part of the countywide Monterey County Complete Count Committee, the City of Salinas has initiated an Action Team to ensure all Salinas
Staff Attends 2020 United States Census Training
October 18, 2018
Community Development staff attended a training in September on the upcoming 2020 United States Census. The training prepared staff for the City's
