Council Member· 2025-01-07 – 2029-01-01 (start per Stocktonia 2025-01-07 [new members sworn in at the Bob Hope Theatre]; month-level end: January 2029 per four-year term [elected November 2024])
Mariela Ponce
Stockton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 6:50
- Avg per meeting
- 0:59
- Segments
- 87
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Top issues during term (6)(Business Jobs)
Adventist Health Arena Team Leases
Lease revenues support the city-owned arena, though specific terms are not detailed in the record.
Economic Development Strategy and 60-Day Plan
Could reduce reliance on special taxes and bring up to $200 million in potential investment.
Youth workforce development funding
$988,971.70 in state grant funds; roughly 65-70% goes to wages and wraparound services.
Downtown Stockton Community Improvement District formation
Downtown property owners will pay annual assessments for 20 years starting January 1, 2027; one homeowner's DSA assessment topped $1,000, more than 30% of their tax bill.
Planning Commission social media outreach
Heritage economy and downtown museums
No city funds requested to date; the museum relies on grants and donations.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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