Click below to view the newly published City of Martinez map showing the Downtown Outdoor Program hours and street closures, as well as a list of participating businesses and other key Program updates.

On behalf of the Mayor & City Council, while we would have liked to have honored all those that tragically lost their lives on 9/11 in person, as we do each year, we decided to put a video together for the flag raising.

Personal Services such as Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Nail Salons and Massage Services may now apply for a no-cost permit to operate outside.

NOTICE lS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons listed in the link below have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Martinez on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Interested in serving on the City of Martinez Task Force on Anti-Racism and Discrimination and Pro Inclusion and Equity (ARDPIE)? The purpose of the Task Force is to review and provide recommendations to the City Council on how City policies, procedures, and programming can be changed to ensure the elimination of systemic racism and to better serve every member of the community. Applicants must be either a resident of Martinez or have substantial involvement in a community organization or local business. (Versions: English / Spanish)

County Health Officer Order No. HO-COVID19-22 issued on July 5, 2020, requires adequate social distancing and use of face coverings outdoors and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Health Officer. City of Martinez parks remain open, but only in a limited capacity. Read more to view a list of permissible Recreation activities and/or facilities based on the current County Health orders.

Main Street Martinez and Tully & Weiss Charities have launched a
Meals to Martinez program to provide $30,000 in free meals from downtown
Martinez businesses to 600 families that lost work due to being classified as
“non-essential.” The program is meant to help out families hardest hit by the Shelter in Place orders, while giving a boost to local restaurants that lost business. Click below for more details.

The City Council took urgency action at the July 1st Council Meeting in response to the recent expressions of hate and racism in Martinez to adopt a resolution on equity and justice for all. Please click below to view the resolution.

In October of 2017, the City Council adopted a resolution known as the “United Against Hate” Resolution, denouncing and condemning intolerance of any individual or group and hate speech of any kind. Read the full press release by clicking the "Read More" link below.

Please read the message to the Martinez community from Mayor Rob Schroder.

In response to growing concerns regarding the international Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City has a dedicated page to provide current information for the community.

Click below to visit the new City of Martinez COVID-19 Small Business Resource Center to find out about COVID-19 funding opportunities, tax and bill payment relief, and other employer benefits.