Board News

TOCKTON, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s strategic priorities for the next three fiscal years at their Board meeting this week. The priorities will guide decision-making and policies for the coming fiscal years, providing County departments with a clear understanding of the Board’s top concerns. The departments will now develop specific measurable goals and outcomes that will be reviewed by the Board twice a year.

STOCKTON, CA - Calling all student artists - the Board of Supervisors is holding a public art competition for middle and high school students in San Joaquin County in anticipation of next year's 175th anniversary celebration.

Board Chairman Miguel Villapudua and Vice Chair Paul Canepa issued the following joint statement on the reported petroleum spill near Smith Canal.

STOCKTON, CA – Supervisor Robert Rickman and the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors continued to register their opposition to PG&E rate increases and instructed staff to seek and support legislative options to protect San Joaquin County energy consumers. They also directed staff to explore options for bringing in additional energy providers to increase competition and improve service.

Stockton, CA - At its meeting on Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors took two actions that continue to address the challenge of homelessness in our community. The first item was an update to the county's camping ordinance, which prohibits sleeping or camping on public property. The second item addresses building code requirements for emergency housing.

Stockton, CA – At its meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors advanced a proposal that will update the County’s no camping ordinance to allow more effective enforcement of public property in the jurisdiction. The proposal had the support of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department, with Sheriff Patrick Withrow speaking in favor of the proposal.