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Monterey Council backs mayor’s letter supporting congressional study of Lower Presidio as potential National Historic Park

Monterey City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a letter supporting a House resolution to direct a National Park Service special resource study of Lower Presidio Historic Park; the study would examine national significance, tribal engagement and long-term maintenance options over up to three years.

Monterey — The Monterey City Council unanimously voted Dec. 16 to authorize the mayor to sign a letter supporting a proposed House resolution that would request a National Park Service special resource study of Lower Presidio Historic Park.

City staff explained the 50-year lease history with the U.S. Army for the Lower Presidio site and described the study as the first step in a multi-step federal process to assess national significance, tribal and community engagement, and potential funding and operations models. The proposed study would not automatically transfer…

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