Stockton City Council turns away motion to add Sanchez to Planning Commission | #citycouncil
An attempt to add controversial website founder Motecuzoma Sanchez to another city commission during Tuesday’s city council meeting ended abruptly when a motion to confirm his appointment failed to be seconded. The motion by District 1 councilmember Michele Padilla to add Sanchez to the city’s planning commission was pulled off the consent agenda by District […]
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City Council races: angels and unknowns | #citycouncil
In a perfect world, we could judge candidates for Stockton City Council solely on their backgrounds, platforms, or records as incumbents and not on their ties to dubious players. But that’s not the town we live in. Here, there’s a political machine powered by ambition, misinformation, and greed. If the plundering of Stockton Unified is […]
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Who is running for mayor in Stockton? Part 1
KCRA 3 is sitting down with the candidates running to be the next mayor of Stockton.Six candidates are vying for the seat in the March 5 primary election. Kevin Lincoln, the current mayor, is not seeking to keep his seat and instead is running for Congress.Below are profiles of and the top issues for three […]
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Former Stockton councilman sues city, county to get on ballot in District 6 | #citycouncil
Former Stockton City Councilmember Ralph Lee White said he has been told by city and county officials that they will “sign off” on his law suit to be added to the ballot in Stockton’s 6th City Council District. White, who claimed he was disqualified from the ballot unfairly, officially filed at San Joaquin County Superior […]
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Embattled former Stockton mayor hopes for second chance in city council run
STOCKTON — The embattled former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva said he is ready for a return to city hall. After several convictions and lots of controversy, he announced that he is running for a city council seat. He spoke to CBS13 about his decision to re-enter public life. “Why get back into politics given your […]
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Stockton council member calls for action against city manager | #citycouncil
Stockton City Council Member Michele Padilla spoke Friday after allegations of misconduct were made against City Manager Harry Black. In a public letter, Padilla pointed out a complaint filed by a California Water Services employee against Black earlier this year through the city attorney.But Padilla claims she was also on the receiving end of some […]
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Tooele City Council talks recycling fees « Tooele Transcript Bulletin – News in Tooele, Utah | #citycouncil
Recycling: It’s really good for the environment, but will it soon break resident’s banks? The Tooele City Council unanimously approved an $1.53 monthly increase in recycling fees, a 27% increase during their Aug. 16 meeting. Tooele City joined a recycling program in 2017, offering residents the choice whether or not to receive a recycling can.Residents […]
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Should the show go on? Proposed family-friendly drag show at Stockton children’s park draws hours of city council public comment | #citycouncil
STOCKTON — Should a proposed “family-friendly drag show” happen at a children’s park in Stockton? That question sparked two hours of public comment on the divisive topic Tuesday night at a city council meeting. The news of a drag show scheduled to happen in June at Pixie Woods Park was accidentally leaked when a draft flyer […]
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Stockton mayor gives parents of Kristin Smart key to the city
Kristin Smart’s parents receive Stockton’s Key to the City STOCKTON — Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln on Thursday delivered the State of the City address at the Port of Stockton with approximately 800 community members and leaders in attendance. The State of the City address is held once a year for the mayor to report the […]
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Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln to deliver 2023 State of the City
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln is set to deliver the annual State of the City address on Thursday. He’s also set to present “Key to the City” awards. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Port of Stockton with the mayor speaking later. Watch a livestream of the mayor’s remarks in the video above when […]
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