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
June 22, 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
July 7, 2021 - 3:30pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
Historic Resources Board Meeting
July 12, 2021 - 12:00pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
News: Our Government
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: MAY 21, 2021
June 4, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and have been providing Updates to help assure that businesses and the public had information about what to expect during construction and to let everyone know about the project's progress. The Main Street Streetscape Project is now almost complete. Please see attached file for details on the latest project update.
All major construction work has been finished. Reconstruction of the Main/San Luis intersection was the last element of roadway work. Final column and lighting work on the Salinas Rotary Arch is still pending, but we're close to the finish line. Thank you for your understanding and patience during these past months!
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: MAY 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and have been providing Updates each week to help assure that businesses and the public had information about what to expect during construction in the Downtown area, and to let everyone know what progress was being made during the construction work. Thank you to everyone for patience and understanding over these multiple months!
The project is now in the final phase. Major construction tasks in all blocks of Downtown have been completed with the exception of "finishing work" that does not impede vehicle or pedestrian access, and reconstruction of the Main/San Luis intersection which is awaiting a permit from Caltrans to be
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
We promised to keep you informed about the Main Street Streetscape Project and have been providing Updates each week to help assure that businesses and the public had information about what to expect during construction in the Downtown area, and to let everyone know what progress was being made during the construction work. Thank you to everyone for patience and understanding over these multiple months!
The project is now in the final phase. Major construction tasks in all blocks of Downtown have been completed with the exception of "finishing work" that does not impede vehicle or pedestrian access, and reconstruction of the Main/San Luis intersection which is awaiting a permit from Caltrans to be
MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE UPDATE: APRIL 30, 2021
April 30, 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 23, 2021
April 23, 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)
Student Survey- Safe Routes to School Plan
April 20, 2021
Are you a student at a Salinas Junior High School or High School? If so, we need your help! Take the short 5-minute survey and help identify places where safety improvements are needed for students walking and biking to school. Click on one of the links below and watch the video at the beginning of the survey for more information
Survey Links:
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
