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City Attorney Send an E-Mail to the City Attorney
200 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, California 93901
(831) 758-7256 Call the City Attorney at 831 758 7256
(831) 758-7257 Send a fax 831 758 7257
City Attorney
Vanessa W. Vallarta
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
Closed
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The City Attorney is general counsel of the City, as well as the Salinas Redevelopment Agency, and reports directly to the City Council and the Agency Board of Directors. The Office provides a full range of legal services to the City and Agency and manages outside special counsel.

The City Attorney is the chief legal adviser to the City Council, City Manager, operating departments, and all appointed boards and commissions. The City Attorney's Office evaluates projects and their legal issues and provides recommended options to minimize legal risk and ensure due process in City decisions. The City Attorney has authority to review
and approve all contracts, to enforce the City of Salinas Municipal Code and to represent the City in litigation.

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