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
City Council Meeting
March 16, 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 ...
Planning Commission Meeting
March 17, 2021 - 3:30pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
City Council Meeting - Study Session
March 30, 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 ...
News: Our Government
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.
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2021
February 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. Stay safe and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are all in this together
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: JANUARY 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. 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.
Please click on the file below to read current updates.
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: JANUARY 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. 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.
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: JANUARY 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and are providing weekly updates for that purpose. 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.
1ST AVENUE AND KITTERY STREET/SNUG HARBOR STREET TRAFFIC CALMING INSTALLATIONS
December 2, 2020
With Measure X funding, the City of Salinas Public Works crews will begin the installation of speed cushions along the streets of 1st Avenue, Kittery Street and Snug Harbor Street.
The residents of these streets attended community meetings and came together to develop the plans that were then voted on and approved by a majority of residents for implementation of the traffic calming plans.
Salinas City Council approved the installation of speed cushions for the residential street of 1st Avenue, Kittery Street, and Snug Harbor Street on September 1st, 2020.
City of Salinas Public Works crews will continue working on weekends to complete all locations by early January depending on weather.
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
