Stockton is a strong and proud community that is moving forward despite current economic and budget challenges. We have much to be proud of and we’re optimistic about our city’s future. Business and community leaders -- resourceful and capable people -- are using their know-how and passion for Stockton to invest in a city they’re proud to call home.
"We believe in this city, we believe in our community and we believe in our people. More than that, we believe in our future – and we’re here to stay."- Dea Spanos Berberian, Executive Vice President at A. G. Spanos Companies
By The Record
February 25, 2013 12:00 AM
A federal judge could decide as soon as tomorrow whether Stockton can go forward with bankruptcy.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein is expected make that call during a hearing in Sacramento. He could order a trial for sometime in the next couple of months. Or he could dismiss objections from city creditors and allow bankruptcy to proceed.
Stockton residents will see new artwork around the city this week with the launch of a billboard campaign by Stockton Forward, a coalition of community partners. The campaign is designed to encourage residents to join efforts to help move the city forward despite current economic and budget challenges.
High-resolution artwork is available upon request.
KOVR covers the volunteer effort to help beautify City Hall. See the video below or read more coverage here.
Stockton Forward is bringing the community together to repair and beautify City Hall. Work began last week by city workers to repair two walls with historical lamp posts bordering the stairs leading to the main entrance under coordination from Stockton Forward coalition member The Grupe Co., and continued with student volunteers from YouthBuild San Joaquin cleaning portions of the pillars on the north steps of City Hall.
Stockton has an opportunity to move in the right direction
Our support is essential to its growth and prosperity!
Stockton Forward will host its first public meeting on December 13th. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and join our coalition’s efforts on moving Stockton forward.
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