Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at Alhambra High School and College Park High School! 🥳

We celebrate not only your achievements, but also the perseverance, resilience, and determination that brought you to this important milestone. Whether your next chapter leads to college, a career, military service, trade school, or a new adventure, know that your community is proud of you and excited for what lies ahead.

To the parents, families, teachers, coaches, mentors, and loved ones who supported these graduates every step of the way—thank you. Your encouragement, sacrifices, and belief in them helped make this moment possible.

I wish each graduate continued success, meaningful opportunities, and the confidence to pursue their dreams. The future is bright, and we can't wait to see the impact you will make!

Congratulations, Class of 2026!!!

🎓✨💪🏾🙌🏾🤗🥳

05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to our fallen heroes, their families, and loved ones whose strength and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🙏🏾

I was proud to join our community today to help honor the brave men and women who have served our nation, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. 🪖

I also wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all veterans and active-duty service members for their dedication and service to our country. 🫡

A sincere thank you as well to our city staff, volunteers, elected officials, community organizations, and supporters who helped organize and participate in today’s commemorations throughout Martinez including our local Boys Scouts troop, VFW Post 1351 Martinez CA Nuvision Credit Union and Martinez Sturgeon. Your efforts ensured these ceremonies were meaningful, respectful, and worthy of those we honor. 🎖️

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of our nation’s heroes. 🇺🇸💐

05/20/2026

I am shocked, outraged, and heartbroken by the horrific shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Hate-motivated attacks such as these cannot and should not be accepted as a new normal in our country.

As a Sikh-American, and as someone who has been directly impacted by gun violence, this tragedy particularly hits home. I know the fear, grief, and trauma that violence rooted in hate leaves behind in a community.

I condemn hate in all its forms — including Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry of any kind. Our nation is stronger because of our diversity, not in spite of it. Attempts to divide us through fear and violence must never prevail.

Today, I stand in solidarity with the Muslim-American community here in Martinez and across our country. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this senseless act. May we continue to choose compassion, unity, and peace over hatred. 🙏🏾☮️🕊️🫶🏽💐

05/18/2026

It’s been an action-packed past week or so here in Martinez — so busy, in fact, that it’s been hard to share everything with ya’ll in real time! 🫣😂

Here’s a recap though of the events, celebrations, and community gatherings I was proud to support! ↙️😀

Sunday, May 10

I joined Chief White for an evening ride-along with our police department, spending three hours patrolling our city from end to end. This experience gave me an even greater appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and hard work our Martinez Police Department officers put in every day to help keep our residents and neighborhoods safe. 🚔🙏🏾

Monday, May 11

I was proud to stand alongside refinery workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 5 on the picket line outside the Marathon Refinery in support of fair pay and safer working conditions for our local refinery workers. 💪🏾🪧

Tuesday, May 12

I attended the 4th Annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Commemorative Celebration hosted by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The event featured an incredible showcase of culture, music, and inspiring stories of resilience, achievement, and community. 🌏🧧🎎🌺

Wednesday, May 13

I joined the Martinez Chamber of Commerce & Visit Martinez - California in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas, complete with a special screening of Top Gun and movie tickets and concessions at 1986 prices! 🍿🎥

Fun fact: my very first job was at this theater during the summer of 1996 between my junior and senior year at Alhambra High School — so this celebration was especially meaningful for me. 🤗

Thursday, May 14

I stopped by William Welch Wines 🍷on Main Street for a Chamber-hosted business networking mixer. Afterwards, I headed over to Five Suns Brewing to help welcome back the Martinez Sturgeon! BTW, be sure to show them some love ❤️ at their home opener this Wednesday, May 20th @ 6:00pm! ⚾️🐟🙌🏾

Saturday, May 16

I participated in our second sesquicentennial hike with Mayor Brianne Cohen Zorn, this time along the George Miller Regional Trail under beautiful blue skies and a gentle breeze. It was another great opportunity to celebrate our community while enjoying the outdoors together. 🚶🏾‍♂️🥾😎

After making a quick pit stop States Coffee & Mercantile, I then popped over to the Shell (MRC) Clubhouse to check out the Martinez Arts Association Annual Swan Day celebration honoring local women artists and their incredible creativity and contributions to our community. 🎨👩‍🎨

As always, I’m grateful for every opportunity to connect with residents, answer questions, hear your ideas and concerns, and continue working together to help ensure Martinez remains a safe, welcoming, and thriving city for all!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day Martinez! 💐🥰🤗

05/09/2026

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

On Monday, I had the pleasure of visiting Hidden Valley Elementary here in District 3 to thank Principal Jenny Tossi and the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. As a small token of my appreciation, I dropped off hot coffee and fresh pastries from Martinez Mountain Grounds to help them kick off their week! ☕️🥮😋

Our educators in both MDUSD and MUSD go above and beyond for students and families each and every day, and their dedication, patience, and passion do not go unnoticed. As the proud son of a longtime public school teacher, I thank you for all that you do to inspire, support, and shape the next generation. 📚📖🎓🤗

Please join me in celebrating our amazing teachers this week and every week! 🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾

05/04/2026

May the Fourth Be With You Martinez! 😎





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05/03/2026

A huge shoutout to Republic Services and all the amazing volunteers who showed up for today’s community cleanup at Hidden Lakes Park here in District 3! From students at Alhambra High School to longtime community members, your energy and dedication were incredible!

In just over two hours, we filled several bags with trash, making a noticeable difference to the park and surrounding open space. 🙌🏾 Oh and a personal victory: I managed NOT to fall into the lake this time around! 🫣😛😂

Your efforts truly make Hidden Lakes a cleaner, more beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. I can’t wait to see you all at our next community cleanup event which is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th at Nancy Boyd Park from 9:00-11:00am! 🌳🛝🌎🪷🤗

04/30/2026

I’m looking forward to this Saturday’s community cleanup event at Hidden Lakes Park here in D3! All are welcome! Please see below for more details! 🚮🌳🛝🤗

Next Community Cleanup! Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9-11am at Hidden Lakes Park!

Everyone is welcome: children, seniors, groups, organizations! This event is hosted by the City of Martinez and Republic Services, and Republic Services will provide water, snacks, gloves, litter pickers, bags, sunscreen, and other cleanup supplies.

Sign-up at www.republicservices.com/martinezca

Together we can make a lasting impact!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to the Kiwanis Club of Martinez on an incredible 100 years of service! I was truly honored and excited to join members, both past and present, distinguished guests and the wider community in recognizing this remarkable milestone at their centennial dinner celebration. 🥳

Thank you for all that you do to uplift and support others—your dedication has made a lasting impact for generations. Wishing you continued success and many more years of meaningful service ahead to our amazing community! 👏🏾🤗