Stockton, California

Stockton is a city in California and the seat of San Joaquin County (the 5th largest agricultural county in the United States). According to 2005 estimates by the California Department of Finance, Stockton has a population of 279,513 and is the 13th largest city in California. Stockton is also the fourth largest inland city in California, behind Fresno, Sacramento, and Bakersfield.

Government

Edward J. Chavez was elected mayor of Stockton in 2004 and officially began his term on January 1, 2005. Chavez succeeded the popular Gary Podesto to the mayorship. His term expires December 31, 2008.

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Chavez joined the Stockton Police Department in August 1973 as a Patrol Officer. Working his way up, he was appointed Chief of Police in August 1993 and served until his retirement in 2003.

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Mark Lewis was appointed City Manager by the City Council in April 2001. Lewis, best known for his economic and developmental policies, successfully served the cities of Monterey Park, Colton, Union City and South San Francisco, California in the same capacity.

Related Topics:
City Manager - Monterey Park - Colton - Union City - South San Francisco

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The Stockton City Council is comprised of six councilmembers, each elected by their respective districts:

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• District 1 - Steve J. Bestolarides
• District 2 - Dan J. Chapman
• District 3 - Leslie B. Martin
• District 4 - Clem Lee
• District 5 - Gary S. Giovanetti (Vice Mayor)
• District 6 - Rebecca G. Nabors