Elections City History Who's in Charge? Rules of the Road People Power
100
What is the Vice-Mayor?
This position is appointed by the Mayor from the elected Councilmembers.
100
What is the California Gold Rush?
This significant statewide event occurred the same year that Stockton was founded.
100
Who is Vice Mayor Dan Wright?
This recently retired Green Bay Packers fan is also the Chair of the Legislation and Environmental Committee
100
What is a quorum?
For Council to take action, there must be a enough members in attendance for a ____.
100
What is Public Comment?
During this, citizens may speak regarding subjects under the meeting body's authority.
200
What is four?
There are 7 seats on the City Council, only this many will be up for election in 2020.
200
Who was Thomas Lindsay?
Murdered by either Native Americans or neighbors who wanted his land, this man has a historical marker for building the first structure in Stockton
200
What is Municipal Utility Department (MUD)?
Regional Waste Water Control Facility, "Your number two is our number one," the Department name
200
What is the agenda?
This must, by law, be posted at least 72 hours before a public meeting.
200
What is the Teen Leadership Council?
The official body advising the Stockton City Council on matters concerning the youth of Stockton
300
What are the 2020 election dates? Will also accept What are the Primary and General Elections?
March 3, 2020 and November 3, 2020
300
What is Stockton?
Tuleburg, Fat City, Mudville
300
What is Administration Services or Finance Department?
This Department is where you apply for your Business License and make Utility Bill Payments
300
What is the Brown Act?
State law to provide public access to meetings of California local government agencies
300
What is pre-register to vote?
Citizens of the United States who are residents of California and ages 16 or 17 can do this
400
What is 50% plus 1 of the vote?
This is needed for a Councilmember or Mayor Candidate to win their seat in the Primary and avoid a run-off in the General Election.
400
Who is Chris Isaak?
Known for his "Wicked Games" this singer, musician, actor, and talk show host was born and raised in Stockton, CA.
400
What is Community Services?
Event Planning, Sports Programs, Story Time - the Department
400
What is a second?
In order for Council to vote, there must first be a motion and a ____.
400
What is a voter?
To run for City Council, a person must reside in their district and be registered as one of these.
500
Who is the City Clerk?
This appointed Charter Officer serves as the Elections Official for the City of Stockton
500
Who was Jeremiah Sanderson?
This early Stockton settler of
African descent, taught African American students and worked to desegregate public schools.
500
What is Community Development/Planning?
Any new construction in Stockton must be reviewed by this Department.
500
What is the Brown Act?
This law ensures that City Council business is conducted in a public and transparent manner.
500
What is the Fair Political Practices Commission?
This group, known as the FPPC, is the state's primary government ethics watchdog.






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