person will not be tolerated. That assertion prompted one of the council members named by Young, Mayor Pro Tempore Eleassia Davis, to counter that "this is not about race, this is about accountability." She proudly wears the mantle of the first African American Mayor for the City of Tracy, knowing that her influence and example will continue to inspire generations to come to make their voices heard and not be afraid to continue to cross boundaries and break more ceilings. Prior to being elected as Mayor in 2020, she served eight years as a Tracy City Council Member and Mayor Pro Tempore. 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Council Member Arriola currently serves on the following Committees/Commissions: WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. No separate discussion of Consent Calendar items shall take place unless a member of the City Council, City staff or the public request discussion on a specific item. Evans said he wanted to hear from colleagues and members of the public before deciding which way he would vote. She cited a 2019 San Joaquin County Grand Jury report that recommended the supermajority voting rule for terminations to protect Tracy city employees from "power politics and shifting alliances.". Young also restated her criticism of Patel and the proposed changes in the Code of Conduct affecting the city attorney's authority, and called for a closed session performance review of the city attorney. In an unprecedented move at the Feb 2nd, Tracy City Council closed session . He often collaborates with organizations throughout the community including the Tracy High Bulldog Project, the Kimball High Jaguar Project, and West High Leadership. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. It's disheartening." Congressman Jerry McNerney. The council adopted the Code of Conduct in October 2019 and it has been amended three times since, most recently in October 2021. Low near 65F. You work for the body of the council," she said. Now three generations deep in her Tracy roots, her investment in our next generation begins as the proud mother of four adult children: Benjamin, Michael, Lydia, and Nathaniel; four step-children: Charmayne, James, Jr., Shaun, and Shannon; and eight grandchildren: Benjamin, Leonard III, Omar, Shannon, Jr., Rachael, Shantez, Jordan, and Journi. Shes authored seven published books, attained a Bachelors degree in Mass Communications from UC Berkeley, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Doctorate in Theology from Good News Seminary and Bible College, and is an ordained pastor. Sign up today! Tracy City Hall in Tracy, Calif. The supermajority was put in place for a reason, and it was really to protect not only our employees but to protect our citizens, so you dont have these coups that keep rising up and taking over, Young said ahead of the meeting.Throughout the meeting, however, some members of the public denounced the mayor and her behavior in prior meetings, calling it disappointing and embarrassing. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. I BELIEVE IN ACCOUNTABILITY AND I BELIEVE IN BEING FAIR ACROSS THE BOARD. "We need more transparency. Endorsements for Arriola came in from a procession of nine speakers, including former Councilwoman Rhodesia Ransom and from Vargas. Here we are, fast forward, and now we have another great city manager, African American, who we brought in from out of state, who is doing a stellar job," Young said. Low near 65F. Ransom has served one four-year term on the council, but instead of running for re-election, she too is running for the county supervisors seat. She is committed to serving the best interest of all Tracy residents without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, political preference, or any other status. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. The Code of Conduct was to be the last item for council consideration at Tuesdays meeting, and Rogers proposed that it be rescheduled for discussion at the councils June 6 meeting. TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL INTRODUCED IT. Would you like to receive our daily news? Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Young also restated her criticism of Patel and the proposed changes in the Code of Conduct affecting the city attorneys authority, and called for a closed session performance review of the city attorney. But he also expressed displeasure with the city manager, saying he was given "very little detail" by Rogers on why 39 shelter units for the unhoused weren't open yet. We all know the select few that are here, I respect you all, but its a very small representation of the community, where were not polling everybody. 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Young made the motion to appoint Arriola as Mayor Pro Tem, citing his four years as a proactive council member who has provided leadership on the citys Homeless Advisory Committee, as the new chairman of the East Bay Community Energy board of directors, and for leadership on the citys social equity and diversity policy, and fiscal sustainability policy. Young said that council service should include a decent paycheck, and she pushed back against Edgewood resident Alice Englishs assertion that council members dont deserve a raise because some of them dont do their homework or talk to the city staff about issues facing the city. "How can you pull the race card when were all in the same deck? Bedolla added that he felt the comments from speakers at Tuesdays meeting were not representative of the community. 6:00 PM City of Tracy Block Party - Country Cougars. It prompted dozens of responses from community members. AND FOR A LITTLE BIT EXTRA CONTEXT, THIS SUPERMAJORITY WAS PUT INTO PLACE AFTER A 2019 GRAND JURY REPORT RECOMMENDS IT. "Those who cannot attend the Tracy council meeting in person can watch it online by visiting www.cityoftracy.org and clicking on the city council agenda tab. Low near 65F. City Council Meetings Regular City Council meetings are held at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Dan Arriola was sworn into office on Tuesday night at 29-years-old. In 2018, Mayor Rickman appointed Davis as Tracy's representative for the San Joaquin Council of Governments Citizen Advisory Committee. Following the meeting, city manager Michael Rogers declined to comment on the proceedings. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. or anything. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. THE PROPOS. He also works as a Deputy District Attorney for San Joaquin County. Throughout her childrens education, she has been a home school teacher, school volunteer, math tutor, class mom and avid supporter of her childrens sports and entrepreneurial efforts. Tuesdays 2-hour special meeting at Tracy City Hall included the routine swearing in of the winners of the November election. WE SPOKE WITH TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NAMED BY MAYOR YOUNG. Im here because I love this city. The City of Tracy will be filling the following openings on boards and commissions. This time I wanted to make sure that our citizens are aware ahead of time. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. There were some errors that we caught and some things that could be added. Rogers said. I would like to see (the supermajority) changed because her behavior and some things that have been happening in Tracy are not going to change if we dont take action. A second round of public comment focused specifically on the super versus simple majority discussion. I would like to see (the supermajority) changed because her behavior and some things that have been happening in Tracy are not going to change if we dont take action.. He understands that this job takes a lot of hard work, open mindedness and the ability to bring people together, and that is the key.. The public transparency about conflict of interest magnet Veronica and her recently terminated Division Fire Chief husband - Patrick Vargas - has driven the councilwoman to Nixon-esque levels of paranoia against the media. The City Council consists of the Mayor and four (4) Council members and is the City's governing body having primary responsibility for enacting legislation and policies. Contact Bob Brownne at brownne@tracypress.com, or call 209-830-4227. KCRA 3 reached out for comment to the three council members named by the mayor: Davis, Dan Evans and Matt Bedolla.Davis, who is also Black, said the mayor's characterization of her move as being part of a racial attack was "a blatant lie. Tracy Mayor Nancy Young, who was elected to the Tracy City Council in 2012 and was elected mayor in 2020, also filed her statement of intention last year, and will run for re-election in November. Davis and Evans supported the motion, with Young and Arriola opposed. While council members said they don't do the job for the money they get paid $595 a month only Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Young, Councilwoman Rhodesia Ransom and Councilman Dan Arriola agreed that the city's policy makers should earn more than they do now. Arriola seconded the motion, but before the council could take a vote, Bedolla proposed a substitute motion, first nominating himself, for which he could not get a second from any of the other council members, then nominating Evans, who declined the nomination, and then nominating Councilwoman Eleassia Davis. The 5:30 p.m. rally opposes a proposed change to voting rules within the council. They include Mayor Nancy Young and councilmembers Mateo Bedolla and Eleassia Davis. I came here to help you organize and run a smooth system, and I am tired of being bullied and actually attacked, Patel said. TONIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS AT 6:00. The newly reorganized Tracy City Council held its first meeting Tuesday, and on its first vote, selection of the Mayor Pro Tempore, the council is already divided on a 3-2 split. Digital subscriptions do not include home delivery of the Tracy Press. "It's so funny . Before approved several motions relating to parklets Santa Barbara city council members listened to two hours of public comments. A special meeting held by the Tracy City Council on Tuesday night included allegations of racially motivated behavior, questions into the character of some of the councils members and a 3-to-2 vote to move a proposed ordinance forward, which would make it easier for the council to remove its city manager.The meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. shortly after Councilmember Matt Bedolla called for the censure of Mayor Nancy Young. Mayor Robert Rickman, who voted against the raise, will reach his two-term limit at the end of the year, and he is now seeking a seat on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Smart city no Brasil. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. The 3-to-2 vote came after hours of discussion and did propel the proposed ordinance forward for a second reading at the councils next meeting. Mayor Young currently serves on the following Committees/Commissions: WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. The candidates are all current members of. In 2015, Mayor Michael Maciel and the council appointed Davis to the Measure E Citizen's Advisory Committee, where Davis served as Vice-Chair, reviewing the City's budget for accuracy and transparency related to the 1/2 cent tax approved by voters. As the Neighborhood District Attorney, Arriola implemented innovative strategies to address community concerns including homelessness, human trafficking, neighborhood nuisances, school truancy, and other quality-of-life issues. Don't Threaten. He currently serves on the following Committees/Commissions: WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. . 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. Contact Bob Brownne at brownne@tracypress.com or 830-4227. AND THE CITY MANAGER AT THE CENTER OF ALL THIS DISCUSSION. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. IM REALLY FRUSTRATED AND I WANT US TO TURN THIS CORNER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR RESIDENTS. Council members named by mayor say they are acting in pursuit of accountability. Councilmember Arriola also served as the first-ever community prosecutor in San Joaquin County. RT @kystokes: The Minneapolis City Council this morning will decide whether to advance a rent control proposal to committee But three council members aren't here right now, including the rent control motion's two authors @aishaforward10 & @JamalOsmanMN. 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The Tracy City Council is still dealing with the fallout from a move by three members who tried to pass an ordinance that would have let them fire the. Since moving to Tracy in 2006 with her husband, James, shes actively worked to make Tracy even better through her involvement in Tracy Kiwanis, Boys and Girls Club of Tracy, Tracy African American Association, Tracy Golden Agers, Founder of Living on Purpose Mentoring, Mentor Lead for the Student Discovery Program at Kimball High, and Sow a Seed Foundation. A second round of public comment focused specifically on the super versus simple majority discussion. Title: TRACY CITY COUNCIL Author: Margaret . Arriola is very active in the community and has served on a number of local boards and commissions. 10:00 AM Juneteenth Event. The Tracy City Council suffers from hostility between council members and has been unable to agree on an ethics policy that could regulate the behavior of the city's leading elected officials, according to the latest report by the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. Mayor Pro Tempore Eleassia Davis voiced support for the idea because, she said, the mayor continues to suggest she is racist. "Still, Mayor Young told KCRA 3 that the new vote is an attempted power grab meant to silence the public voice that would undo reforms put in place in the city after similar actions. Special meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis by the City Council. "Ahead of the meeting, Young rallied with supporters outside city hall, calling the introduction of the ordinance a mistake. Select a Council Member below to learn more! In addition, Bedolla asked if the council could hold a special meeting to reconsider the rules for removing the city manager. That adds up to an increase of $351 to a total of $936 a month with an extra $100 for the mayor. These positions have allowed Davis to advocate for road and highway improvements and solutions to traffic congestion, including support of the Valley Link, bike lanes, walking trails, clean air vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and more. Ive been at these events, he said. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Davis, an active member of the Tracy community, is a small-business owner and community advocate and has resided in Tracy for nearly two decades. She is a staunch supporter of public safety; economic revitalization; and smart growth that focuses on investing in infrastructure, critical resources, and the small business community, which helps to drive Tracys local economy. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. He also works as a Deputy District Attorney for San Joaquin County. The Code of Conduct, a document that outlines roles and responsibilities of council members and senior city staff, was due for a discussion on Tuesday, with a series of proposed changes outlined in the document. | VIDEO BELOW | Tracy's mayor explains why she's calling for a protest before Tuesday's council meeting The 5:30 p.m. rally opposes a proposed change to voting rules within the council. When it came time to select a new Mayor Pro Tempore for the next 2 years the meeting started to get contentious. IF APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER COULD BE REMOVED WITH A 3/5 MAJORITY AHEAD OF THE MEETING, MAYOR NANCY YOUNG RALLIED WITH SUPPORTERS OUTSIDE OF CITY HALL, CALLING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDINANCE A MISTAKE, SAYING SHE BELIEVED IT WAS RACIALLY MOTIVATED. In 2015, Davis applied for an appointment to an open Council seat which resulted in the Council opting to appoint a different applicant. #SantaBarbara City Council members consider continued closure of State Street #Promenade. News Rickman, Elliott win Tracy City Council race By Rebecca F. Johnson | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 3, 2010 at 1:13 a.m. | UPDATED: August 15, 2016 at 3:57 p.m. TRACY A. Interested parties should contact Diane Campbell at the City Hall 507- 629-5528 for information on requirements, application and length of term for service. "How can you pull the race card when were all in the same deck? No one understands that more than Tracy City Councilmember Veronica Vargas. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. "I believe in accountability and being fair across the board," Davis added. THATS THE LANGUAGE THAT THEY USE IN THAT REPORT, LIKE YOU MENTIONED, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS STI. Tracy Lehr is a reporter and the weekend anchor for News . Her desire to serve on the City Council stemmed from and continues to be a fresh, yet proven and effective voice for the community of Tracy, echoing your voice because, Your Voice Matters! Her commitment is to preserve our family-oriented community, place more focus on bringing new business and jobs to Tracy, while nurturing existing businesses; strengthening our public safety; advocating for affordable housing, and addressing youth and senior needs. Success! Select a Council Member below to learn more! Councilman Dan Arriola speaks after starting his second term during a swearing in ceremony Tuesday night at Tracy City Hall.