Our Community and Economic Development Department is committed to fostering inclusive growth, enhancing quality of life, and promoting sustainable prosperity within our community. Through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, and innovative initiatives, we strive to empower individuals, businesses, and organizations to thrive and contribute to a vibrant and resilient local economy. By addressing the diverse needs of our community and leveraging our resources effectively, we aim to create a thriving environment where every member has the opportunity to succeed, prosper, and enjoy a high quality of life.
Soledad Gateway Center502 Front Street Soledad, CA 93960
Walk-ins are available, but appointments are recommended;
The department includes the following divisions:
Economic Development
Economic DevelopmentBuilding & Safety
Building & SafetyHousing
HousingPlanning
Planning
Upcoming and On Going Projects:
The City of Soledad is currently in the process of updating is General Plan for the Next 20 Years. (2045). For more information please visit: https://www.soledadgeneralplan2045.com/
Community and Economic Development News and Updates:
- Monterey Bay Air Resources District- News Release: Wood Stove Change Out Program Now Open
- Soledad unveils new downtown murals
- CHISPA receives $1.3M to repair housing for farmworkers in Soledad
- Soledad’s Spookfest 2024 brings Halloween fun to Cesar Chavez Park
- Soledad secures $50K grant for Container Village Project feasibility study
- Soledad becomes first in region to adopt new housing plan
- Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show
- Soledad Ace Hardware officially opens its doors
- Monterey County secures $11M in state grants to combat homelessness in King City and Soledad
- City of Soledad buys 4.61 acres for construction of affordable rental units
- City of Soledad welcomes new Community and Economic Development team members
Soledad Featured in Select Central Coast Newsletter – 2022
Our very own Tencia Vargas, the Economic Development and Housing Program Coordinator was featured in Select Central Coast‘s Newsletter where she talked about the different new economic opportunities like the Hotel Incentive Program and Business Recruitment Package available to new and current businesses in Soledad.
Senior Planner
Ariana Mora
- Contact methods
- 831-223-5020
- amora@cityofsoledad.gov
Management Analyst
Kimberly Herrera
- Contact methods
- 831-205-9859
- kherrera@cityofsoledad.gov
Economic Development Coordinator
Tencia Vargas
- Contact methods
- (831) 223-5016
- tvargas@cityofsoledad.gov
Development Technician
Andrea Navarrete
- Contact methods
- (831) 223-5178
- anavarrete@cityofsoledad.gov
Development Technician
Jeanette Boykin
- Contact methods
- (831) 223-5170
- jboykin@cityofsoledad.gov
Homeless Services Coordinator
Edith Rodriguez
- Contact methods
- 8312235179
- erodriguez@cityofsoledad.gov
Part-time Temp Office Specialist
Rocio Rivera
- Contact methods
- (831) 223-5185
- rrivera@cityofsoledad.gov