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248 Main St, Soledad, CA 93960

The five-member Soledad City Council is made up of four councilmembers and a mayor, all of whom are elected at large. The council creates legislation and sets policy and is responsible to the residents of Soledad for all municipal programs and services. Councilmembers also appoint citizens to the city’s commissions, committees, and boards. All meetings are open to the public; agendas are available in advance.

Meetings: Held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

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11/22/2024
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City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday.

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09/23/2024
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The City of Soledad has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program, a significant initiative aimed at fostering economic growth in rural communities.

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09/11/2024
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City of Soledad recently hosted its first-ever ceremony to raise the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag, in partnership with local veterans.

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09/06/2024
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The City of Soledad is the first South Monterey County community to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element, a document that will ensure Soledad adequately plans to meet the housing needs of all community members.

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08/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Renovations and Rent Increases in a Soledad Apartment Building Leave Tenants in Limbo.

Tenants at 150 Encinal St. in Soledad received three letters dated Aug. 1. In one, they were notified they have a new landlord, Mi Tierra Linda, LLC. The second alerted them to “extensive renovations,” and noted the new rental rates, which are much higher than what they are currently paying.

Past Members

Fred J. Ledesma
Term ended: Dec. 31, 2020
Picture of Alejandro Chavez
Alejandro Chavez
Term ended: Oct. 31, 2023
Picture of Anna Velazquez
Anna Velazquez
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Carla A. Strobridge
Carla A. Strobridge
Term ended: Sept. 20, 2022
Picture of Marisela Lara
Marisela Lara
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2022
Picture of Ben Jimenez Jr.
Ben Jimenez Jr.
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Maria Corralejo
Maria Corralejo
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024