POLICE CHIEF GALEN CARROLL RETIRING
Modesto on November 19, 2020 Chief Galen Carroll announced his plan to retire from the Modesto Police Department (MPD) on December 25, 2020. Chief Carroll started with the Police Department in January 2013. During his tenure at MPD, part 1 crimes decreased 24% from 11,693 in 2013 to 8,954 in 2019; part 1 crimes include murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Chief Carroll built the Real Time Crime Center and implemented an Intelligence Led Policing Strategy to put the city's limited resources in hot crime areas to have the biggest impact. He established the Modesto Police Clergy Council to help forge and strengthen relationships with our community, and developed a culture of transparency with the public. Chief Carroll also re-implemented Area Commands and town hall meetings, and worked to strengthen relationships throughout the city.

"Chief Carroll has been relentless in his support of all that we stand for in Modesto, and we owe a great deal of gratitude to him for his contributions in and out of the uniform," said City Manager Joe Lopez. "Our city is safer and more resilient because of Galen's leadership, and I'm proud of his accomplishments in building so many strong bridges throughout this community.”

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THREE NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

On Tuesday, December 1 the City of Modesto will welcome three new council members who were elected to office in the most recent general election in November. Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chris Ricci, and David Wright will take the Oath of Office at the council meeting.

The City of Modesto extends gratitude to Council Members Grewal, Ah You, and Ridenour for their dedication to the advancement of the community by serving on the City Council. The council members' terms concluded on the 1st, and the City is a better place because of their hard work.

HALF AND REDUCED FARES FOR MANY RESIDENTS

MAX would like to remind residents that MAX offers half and reduced fares to a variety of groups in our community. Half Fares are available for seniors (age 65 and older), disabled individuals, veterans, Medicare card holders, and youth (age 5-18). Reduced Fares are available to students. Free fares are available to children age four and under when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Call a MAX Customer Service Representative at (209) 521-1274 to find out what you need to ride MAX with a Half or Reduced Fare.

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FILL THE BOOT

Help our Fire Fighter's raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and help fund groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provide families with the highest quality care. Although fill the boot may look different this year you can still participate. Donate

EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS

Don’t let earthquakes catch you off guard. The MyShake App, Andriod Earthquake Alerts, and Government Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) can help you stay safe before you feel shaking. Californians can receive earthquake warnings with Earthquake Warning California no-cost tools.
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CELEBRATING MODESTO'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

In honor of Modesto's 150th Anniversary this month we are celebrating our arts & entertainment. Each month we have been celebrating various themes throughout our community from our history, location, parks & outdoors, agriculture & industry and now our arts & entertainment. Although the recent pandemic has really made this year a challenge for many of our local arts & entertainment offerings we encourage you to stay connected with them via social media. This industry has been severely impacted by the many closures since the beginning of the pandemic and will be the last to reopen to the public.
As you consider your year-end giving we ask that you consider donating to your favorite local arts & entertainment organizations.

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