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Published September 12FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget Goes to City Council for Approval June 16, 2026 - Voters Reject Measure D Sales Tax Measure
The June 2 election results for Monterey’s Measure D Sales Tax Measure are in, and of the 45.95% of registered voters who turned out, Measure D lost by 153 votes. Like most households and businesses, the City continues to experience rising costs, including increases in labor,…
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Published September 12Fire Department Receives State Recognition for Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts
The Monterey Fire Department has received state recognition for its ongoing work to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience. Applications submitted by the fire department on behalf of the City of Monterey, the City of Pacific Grove, and the Monterey Fire Department…
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Published September 12City of Monterey Secures Additional CAL FIRE Funding to Continue Citywide Wildfire Fuel Reduction Efforts
The City of Monterey continues to strengthen its wildfire prevention program with additional grant funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The City has accepted CAL FIRE grant funds through the California Climate Investments Wildfire…
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Published September 12City of Monterey Places Street Repair Sales Tax Extension on November 2026 Ballot
The Monterey City Council has unanimously approved placing a one-cent sales tax extension of Measure S on the upcoming November 2026 General Election ballot at its July 21, 2026 Council Meeting. The measure, if adopted by voters, will not increase the sales tax but will continue…
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Published September 12Monterey's Street Repair Extension Measure Officially Assigned Ballot Letter by County Elections
Monterey, Calif. -- August 18, 2026 – The Monterey County Elections Department has officially assigned ballot letter “S” to the City of Monterey’s proposed Continuation of Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation tax. Listed as Measure S on the upcoming November 3, 2026, general…
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Published September 12City Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Infrastructure Supporting Local Military Installations
Monterey, Calif. – The City of Monterey has been awarded a federal grant to study the off installation infrastructure supporting two of the region's most significant defense assets: U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey and Naval Support Activity Monterey. The City has accepted…
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Published September 12Monterey Police Chief Dave Hober Announces Retirement
Monterey, Calif. - After almost 39 years in law enforcement, Police Chief Dave Hober today announced his retirement. Hober has served nearly 12 years with the Monterey Police Department, starting in 2015. Before arriving in Monterey, he served 25 years with the San Jose Police…