As we get closer to Sunday, I thought it would be prudent to share information about our preparation for the protest on Sunday. Please click below to read the full message.

Many of you may be aware that we are planning for a large scale protest on July 12th. I wanted to provide some information on what we know, what we are doing, and what we expect. Please click below to read the full message.

Launched one month ago, the City of Martinez Downtown Outdoor Program gives merchants the opportunity to provide outdoor dining and shopping experiences for their customers, while facilitating the physical distancing of patrons to comply with the current County Health Order.

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.

Recent events in our community have highlighted both racial tensions and matters of free speech. I write to you today to provide a full account of these events and to address questions that we have been receiving at City Hall the last few days.

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.

In anticipating of a potential heatwave, the Martinez Senior Center has been designated as a Cooling Center and will be activated when temperatures reach 96 degrees or higher for two consecutive days.

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.

Visit the following links for resources on activities, staying healthy, and how to support local businesses that are open during this pandemic.