At 70 years old, Pete Staylor continues his mission to raise funds and awareness for arthritis research, proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.
Last week the City announced the back to back hires of Jorge Barrera as our new City hires new Economic Development Manager and Maribeth Tinio as our new City Planner following the November hire of Jennifer Lilley as Economic & Community Development Director.
Jorge Barrera is coming from an economic development role with he City of Modesto. In a press release announcing his hire, Barrera said, “I look forward to embracing the local business community and putting my skills to work to make a strong local economy even stronger.”
Maribeth Tinio is coming from the City of Stanton. where she spent the past year as the Interim Community and Economic Development Director and Planning Manager. “It is unique to have someone who has experience in both Land Use and Economic Development,” Lilley said in a press release. “We are so fortunate to have found such a talented professional in Maribeth.”
City Council will consider approving $7.1 million for new fire and service trucks, approving a $6.525 million CalTrans-funded sidewalk project in La Sierra, and designating the home of Miné Okubo an official City Landmark.
Agendas are light and several meetings are cancelled this week due to the Fourth of July holiday. Council will consider updating pension contracts for Police leadership retirement cost sharing, and the Transportation Board will consider eliminating two permit-required street parking zones.
