Press Releases

  • Board of Supervisors — Public Works
    May 15, 2024
    San Joaquin County Celebrates National Public Works Week: May 19-25, 2024

    Stockton, CA – Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of May 19th – May 25th as Public Works Week in San Joaquin County. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week, during which nearly 30,000 members across North America educate and energize the public about the importance of public works in their daily lives.

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  • Board of Supervisors
    May 14, 2024
    Board Increases Funding for Local Fire Districts

    Stockton, CA – At its meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors increased funding for local fire districts by $1.1 million annually to cover approximately a quarter of the funding they have lost because of the Proposition 172 Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF) shift since 1993. The funds will be distributed between the nineteen districts within the County that are currently impacted by Prop 172 funding shifts.

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  • Board of Supervisors
    April 24, 2024

    Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to have staff negotiate extended contracts for trash haulers throughout the County, to ensure that it meets its obligations for trash services under Senate Bill (SB) 1383.

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  • Board of Supervisors
    April 10, 2024

    Stockton, CA – At its meeting on Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $7.7 million in federal funding towards key infrastructure projects as the deadline for spending pandemic era funds approaches. The projects cover many rural areas throughout the County and meet basic needs of residents for clean and affordable water and emergency communication network improvements. There is also continued investment in Micke Grove Park, ensuring its legacy as a local landmark for families throughout San Joaquin County. A full list of projects is attached below.

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  • Board of Supervisors
    April 9, 2024

    Stockton, CA – Today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved $26,225,000 to fund transformative improvements at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) which will support revitalization of key facilities, increase capacity for commercial airline service and attain future economic development goals.

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