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The Salinas City Council is as the policy-making and legislative body of the city of Salinas. The mayor serves a two-year term and the six councilmembers serve four-year staggered terms. The council seeks guidance from Salinas residents to carry out their duties. Toward that end, the council has formed a number of boards, commissions, and committees that study various issues and make recommendations.

Meetings: The Salinas City Council holds regular public meetings every other Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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Councilmember Carla Viviana González

District 1

(831) 758-7201

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Councilmember Orlando Osornio

District 4

(831) 758-7201

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04/11/2023
“That was so impressive tonight and to stifle that energy would be a real bummer, so I realize there's a process and I see the other side of it,” said Councilman Steve McShane. “I’ve been talked to by city staff on this subject, but we can't squash that energy, we really can’t. It would be a huge mistake.”

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11/10/2022
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Dozens of campaign signs in the front yard announced Andrew Sandoval’s North Salinas home as the gathering place on election night to await results.

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10/13/2022
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Downtown Salinas is blooming. Construction on Main Street turned the road from a one-way to two ways; iconic buildings are under renovation; outdoor seating is flourishing.

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09/22/2022
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The city of Salinas has seen a shift in its decision-making in the past couple of years. In 2020, voters elected three young Latinos: Anthony Rocha, Carla Viviana González and Orlando Osornio.

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05/18/2022
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On May 10, Salinas City Council unanimously approved $8.1 million from the general fund to build what will be the city’s first community center in District 5. “We want something of similar value to the Hebbron Family Center,” Library and…

Past Members

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Scott Davis
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
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Gloria De La Rosa
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
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Christie Cromeenes
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2022
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John “Tony” Villegas
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
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