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Council appoints Gustavo L. Martinez as interim city attorney

5907243 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The City Council appointed Gustavo L. Martinez as interim city attorney and approved terms of employment including the hourly rate and benefits tied to the city's personnel resolution for unrepresented officers.

The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday appointed Gustavo L. Martinez as interim city attorney and approved terms of employment for the duration of the appointment.

The council record shows the appointment and a read‑into‑the‑record description of compensation and benefits: Martinez will be paid $168.41 per hour and "receive all of the benefits of employment to which the city attorney is entitled, as set out in the city's personnel resolution covering unrepresented officers and employees," according to the read‑in statement presented to the council.

Councilmember Talamantes moved the appointment and praised Martinez’s years of service and experience; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote, 8–0. Several council members offered congratulations after the vote and noted Martinez’s longstanding city service.

Next steps: Martinez assumes interim city attorney duties immediately under the terms approved; council minutes record the vote and the city will process employment and administrative items related to the appointment.

The appointment was taken in open session; there were no public comments registered on the item prior to the vote.