Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Martinez public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
City Manager Performance Evaluation
The council reviewed how the City Manager — the city's top administrator who oversees day-to-day operations and departments — is performing. Evaluations can affect the manager's job status and set priorities for city services, but the details stayed private under state personnel law.
GO Bond Tax Rate for 2026-27
The council set the voter-approved park/library/pool bond tax at $0.0165 per $100 of assessed value for the coming property tax year.
FY 2026-27 Budget and Marina Loan
The council was scheduled to adopt the new fiscal year operating budget, amend the capital improvement budget, approve the citywide salary schedule, and consider a $420,000 loan to the Marina Enterprise Fund — with a 90-day budget continuation as a fallback.