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