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200 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA 93901

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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12/13/2024
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The dust has settled from the November election, with the vote certified on Dec. 3—the same day new members of Salinas City Council were sworn in.

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12/04/2024
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Nearly a year after its previous police chief resigned, the Salinas Police Department has a new chief. Two interim chiefs later, Carlos Acosta’s first day on the job was Nov. 29.

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11/20/2024
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After some back and forth, the 2024 Salinas Holiday Parade Of Lights is back on the calendar for Sunday, Dec. 1.

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11/06/2024
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Gloria De La Rosa knows how to throw a party. To the sound of live mariachi, Tex-Mex and cumbia music, she awaits the results of the Nov. 5 election. Even before the results come in, the atmosphere is festive with drinks flowing and supporters dancing on the dance floor at 201 Main in downtown Salinas.

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10/30/2024
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Past Members

Picture of Scott Davis
Scott Davis
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
Picture of Gloria De La Rosa
Gloria De La Rosa
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
Picture of Christie Cromeenes
Christie Cromeenes
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2022
Picture of John “Tony” Villegas
John “Tony” Villegas
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
Picture of Kimbley Craig
Kimbley Craig
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Carla Viviana González
Carla Viviana González
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Orlando Osornio
Orlando Osornio
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Anthony Rocha
Anthony Rocha
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024