The federal government approved $9 million in recovery aid to Martinez. While there are rules about how these funds can be spent, the City has sought feedback from stakeholders to help understand priorities for COVID-19 relief and economic recovery. You are invited to attend a workshop held by the City Council on October 28 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Read more HERE.
The Martinez Water Treatment Plant will be carrying out a water system improvement project aimed at improving drinking water quality, increasing operational efficiency and reliability, and bringing the ozone treatment facility up to current industry safety standards. This project begins on Monday, October 25 and will be completed in Spring 2022. In order to accomplish this improvement, there may be a temporary change in odor and/or taste to your drinking water.
Read more HERE.
The City of Martinez Independent Redistricting Commission wants your help in drawing election district maps for the City Council as part of its decennial redistricting process. Your feedback will inform the local election process for the next 10 years. Read more about opportunities for you to share your feedback with the Commission HERE.
The City of Martinez is currently accepting applications to fill nine (9) unscheduled vacancies in Commissions & Committees listed in the PDF link below.
If interested, please fill out the Citizen Interest Form Application and submit it, or any questions, to the Deputy City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofmartinez.org. Applications will be continuously accepted and reviewed until filled.
The City has eatablished an Independentent Redistricting Commission. For upcoming meetings, workshops and more information click here.
Construction plans for the Fishing Pier are ready for review and approval by the City Council at the October 6, 2021 Council meeting. The Fishing Pier update will be agenda item #11. Click Read More to view the meeting agenda for more details.
The Martinez City Hall building is open to the public Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All visitors will be required to wear face coverings at all times and socially distanced. To make an appointment with a specific department, please visit the Contact Us page here.
Contra Costa County has partnered with the State of California to operate a Countywide Emergency Rental Assistance Program called Housing is Key, which includes a utility assistance component for residents experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. Please click the link below for more information.
Please be aware that the City of Martinez is NOT affiliated with www.doxo.com. Processing a water payment through this website could cause a delay of up to 10 business days for your payment to be received and posted to your account.
Storm season is here and we encourage residents to do their part to plan in advance to prevent damage and flooding. Our Public Works team places 20 cubic yards of sand for sandbags out at four locations throughout the community. These stations are there to help residents most in need of support, like our seniors and those with less financial means. Please help your neighbors by taking only what you need so others may use this valued community resource.
Go here for more information about sandbag locations.
Apply for rental assistance right away!
If you have had trouble paying for your rent due to Covid-19, you can qualify for rental assistance for up to 100% of the rent you owe!
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.
