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MODESTO LAUNCHES POLICE CHIEF SEARCH
On Monday, March 31^st City Manager Joe Lopez announced the launch of a search for Modesto’s next Police Chief, hiring Ralph Andersen and Associates to perform the recruitment. The entire process, including a community engagement program, is anticipated to last 90 days. To read full article visit: www.modestogov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1154

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

CITY MANAGER'S BLOG

COVID-19 UPDATES TESTING & VACCINES

CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

Modesto students have an opportunity to represent their city and compete in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), hosted by the US House of Representatives. As a City, we are excited to help promote the CAC and encourage the next generation of computer science developers and STEM students, many of whom live in Modesto. To read full article visit: www.modestogov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1150

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Development of a Regional Homeless Strategic Plan for Stanislaus is underway and is seeking input from everyone in Stanislaus County. Be part of the solution and help identify needs, concerns, and better ways to provide housing and services for our community. Everyone deserves to have a voice. Input will be used to develop our shared goals and strategies moving forward. To take the survey visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/stanislaus-community-survey. For more information about the project and how to get involved visit: www.csocstan.com

LOVE MODESTO

Once again we are proud partners of LOVE Modesto. Join us on April 24th and sign-up for one of the 50+ amazing projects located throughout Modesto! Free “Love Modesto” t-shirts given out to all volunteers on April 14, 2-5pm (supplies limited). Pick up location will be emailed to volunteers. Everyone who signs up for a project will be entered into a drawing for “A Taste of Modesto,”a gift basket filled with 20+ gift cards to Modesto restaurants! Winner will be announced during the Virtual Rally! To sign up for project visit: www.lovemodesto.com

MODESTO FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR IN REVIEW

2020 was a challenging year for our community, state, and nation. Despite all the challenges, our firefighters remained steadfast in accomplishing their service day in and day out. We are proud of the resilience our city showed through this difficult year and are honored to serve the citizens of Modesto along-side all of you. To watch Modesto Fire Department Year-in-Review YouTube video visit: https://youtu.be/UjJIV4xGwaM

VIRTUAL 5K

Join the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Unit Virtual 5K Run/Walk for Victims’ Rights. This event is hosted in partnership with the Annual National Crimes Victim’s Rights Week presented by the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). Our local region will be participating on Friday, April 23 or Saturday, April 24th. Run or walk on your own or register online with NOVA by visiting: www.trynova.org/ncvrw