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
October 20, 2021 - 3:30pm
Minutes and agenda can be found here (link is external) as published.
News: Our Government
Salinas Vision Zero Action Plan
September 15, 2021
Traffic & Transportation Engineering
The roadmap to safer streets in Salinas!
Salinas City Council has approved a resolution adopting the Salinas Vision Zero Action Plan. This Action Plan outlines the initiatives and actions that City departments and partner agencies will take to advance goals of the City’s Vision Zero Policy, reducing severe injury traffic collisions and fatalities on Salinas streets.
What does this mean? Although the City already actively implements safety projects, programs and efforts consistent with Vision Zero Policy, the Vision Zero Action Plan aligns with community feedback staff received from other planning efforts and uses data to identify priority projects. In addition to building better and safer streets, the City is committed to
Fireworks in the City of Salinas
July 2, 2021
This Wednesday, June 28, 2021, Salinas non-profit organizations will begin sales of “Safe-n-Sane” fireworks from 18 booths located throughout the city of Salinas.
While “Safe-n-Sane” fireworks are legal to purchase and use within the city limits between June 28th and July 5th, Salinas officials warn that they are on the lookout for those who are purchasing and using illegal fireworks.
Dangerous and illegal fireworks such as bottle rockets, M-80s, and mortars are prohibited throughout California, and persons found using, or in possession of, dangerous and illegal fireworks are subject to fines ranging from $1,250 to $50,000.
To make sure you and your family celebrate safely during the 4th of July, Salinas officials
Vision Zero Open House
June 21, 2021
Traffic & Transportation Engineering
The City of Salinas is hosting an Open House for the community to provide feedback on the Salinas Vision Zero DRAFT Action Plan. The Open House will be held at the West Wing Conference Room at City Hall on July 1st at 6pm.
To learn more about Vision Zero's goal of reducing traffic related injuries and fatalities on Salinas streets, please visit: https://www.cityofsalinas.org/our-city-services/public-works/current-projects/vision-zero
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
Redistricting Public Hearing - October 12
October 8, 2021
The Salinas City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Avenue, to
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
