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Stockton City Council District 1

Councilmember
Steve J. Bestolarides
425 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Term Expires: 12/31/10
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Phone: (209) 952-5445

Councilmember Steve J. Bestolarides
Steve Bestolarides graduated from the University of the Pacific.

He is the General Manager for Harley Davidson of Stockton, and is involved with Rotary International and El Concilio.

In his spare time, Steve enjoys motorcycles, golfing, fishing, and relaxing with his family.

Councilmember Bestolarides serves on the following committees, as appointed by the Mayor.

Audit, Alt Member
Community Planning/Development, Chair
Water, Vice Chair
Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee, Chair
City-County-Port Liaison
Delta Water Supply Project Committee, Member
COS and Port of Stockton "3x3" Joint Committee
COS and Lodi Unified School District "2x2" Joint Committee
Lodi-County-Stockton Greenbelt/I-5 Planning Committee
Mokelumne River Water and Power Authority Policy Committee
Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority
S.J. Area Flood Control Agency
S.J. County Integrated Waste Management Task Force
San Joaquin County Council of Governments Board
San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Advisory Water Commission, Alt Member
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission

Click here for a complete list of all Councilmember Committee assignments.

Council District 1 is located in the Northern most part of Stockton.

Council District 1 at a glance:
Number of households: 12,454
Total population: 40,483
Source: 2000 Census data

Stockton Celebrates the Opening of Its Newest Fire Station
On May 20, 2005, the City of Stockton held a grand opening of the newest Fire House, Station 13, which is located at 8891 Bergamo Circle. The newest station in Stockton Fire Department's inventory fills a critical need for the residents of North East Stockton. The Engine is staffed with four fighters, two who are crossed-trained as paramedics.

The District features the following City-owned and operated facilities:

Fire Stations:

Company 13 - 8891 Bergamo Circle
Company 14 - 3019 McNabb Place

Community Policing Districts:

Parks/Community Centers:

Baxter Park - 10410 Muir Woods Avenue
Corren Park - 3525 A. G. Spanos Boulevard
Dentoni Park - 1430 Royal Oaks Drive
Garrigan Neighborhood Park - 3690 Iron Canyon Circle
Hatch Ranch Park - Chianti Circle& Soave Lane
Laughlin Park - 2733 Estate Drive
Matt Equinoa Park - Morada Lane& Glacier Point Drive
Sandman Park - 8801 Don Avenue
Spanos Park West Park - 5920 Scott Creek Drive
Spanos Park West Park - Mokelumne Circle& Cosumnes Drive
Valverde Park - 2418 Arden Lane

Projects in the District

Eight Mile Road-Interstate 5 (I-5) Interchange Improvement Project
The project proposes to widen Eight-Mile Road to an eight-lane facility through the I-5 interchange and add approach and departure lanes at the freeway ramps/surface street intersections. The project also includes traffic signal installations at both intersections of Eight Mile Road and access ramps. The project will reconstruct the northbound and southbound off-ramps to two lanes and will also widen the northbound on-ramp to two lanes and the southbound on-ramp to allow for three lanes with ramp metering.

Recent Economic Development::

Park West Place - Eight Mile Road at Interstate 5
A new shopping area, completed in 2004. Includes Kohl's, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dress Barn, Sportsmart, Petsmart, and Lane Bryant. Over 1500 employees.
Wal-Mart Super Center - 3223 E. Hammer Lane
Completed in 2004, this 218,000 square foot store is the first Wal-Mart Super Center in Northern California. It combines traditional Wal-Mart store, with a grocery store.