City Government
Council members
Joe Gunter
Mayor
2012 - 2014
José Castañeda
Councilmember District 1
2012 - 2016
Tony Barrera
Councilmember District 2
2006 - 2014
Steve McShane
Councilmember District 3
2010 - 2014
Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember District 4
2000 - 2016
Kimbley Craig
Councilmember District 5
2010 - 2014
Jyl Lutes
Councilmember District 6
1998 - 2016
The Salinas City Council serves as the policy-making and legislative body of the City of Salinas as well as the Board of Directors of the Salinas Redevelopment Agency. The mayor serves a two year term and Councilmembers serve four-year terms.
The City Council seeks guidance and input from Salinas' residents in order to carry out their duties. To fulfill that need, the City Council has formed a number of boards, commissions, and committees who study various issues and recommend appropriate direction to the
City Council.