My Voice for Ceres (hyperlinked)
I continue to focus on addressing various issues such as infrastructure development, affordable/attainable housing initiatives, improved public safety measures, and economic development strategies. I am dedicated to listening to the concerns of our community and working collaboratively to build a brighter future for Ceres.
As a dedicated and strong advocate for the City of Ceres, Councilmember Rosalinda has consistently demonstrated her commitment to responsible governance and community development.
• Voted against a $500,000 gazebo project in 2023, prioritizing more pressing needs.
• Voted against reducing APRA funding for police equipment and LPRs in 2023,
ensuring public safety remains a top priority.
• Supported Code Enforcement Officers with ARPA funds in 2023.
• Voted to redesign the Service Road corridor at a significantly less costly plan in 2024.
• Implemented speed trailers to access traffic data on key roads and problem areas in District 2.
• Increased visibility of Ceres by connecting with over 50 investors and brokers about potential housing developments, including transitional and affordable housing projects, and meeting with Senator Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember Alanis about our housing needs.
• Engaged with various businesses (large and small) to promote growth, including restaurants, sports centers, and retailers.
• Coordinated with Stanislaus County CARE to provide homeless resources to Ceres, resulting in weekly outreach services every Wednesday since 2023.
• Launched the LOVE Ceres project, resulting in the opening of a preschool playground at the Ceres Partnership for Healthy Families in 2023.
• Collaborated with Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) to provide free trainings for new businesses at the Ceres Community Center in 2023 and 2024.
• Coordinated presentations and partnerships with Haven Center in March 2023.
• Attended press conferences in Sacramento and Washington D.C. to advocate for public safety, addressing the fentanyl issues in the community, increasing penalties for rape,
and supporting local grants at the IRA summit in Washington D.C. in 2023.
• Recognized as a "Woman Making Herstory" in Assembly District 22 by Juan Alanis in 2023.
• Attended the special Turlock Irrigation Academy
to enhance understanding of irrigation and electrical supply management in Ceres in 2024
• Met with Business License vendor (Avenu)
to address various issues and make Ceres a business-friendly location, overcoming barriers in 2024.
• Worked with Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce Condit to get permission for Ceres Garden Club to plan a butterfly garden at Ceres Library. Started in 2023 and garden was planned at the Love Ceres Event in 2024.
• Worked with the Planning Department to ensure business applications are available in multiple languages, making it easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses in Ceres in 2024.
• Coordinated with Stanislaus County CARE/Turning Points for homeless outreach and case management. Continued coordination, including increased collaboration. Met with Casey Armstrong in June 2024 about increased case management to the homeless in Ceres.
• Instead of criminalizing homelessness and implementing punitive laws, it's more effective to provide supportive case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness. These services would focus on addressing the root causes of homelessness, such as poverty, mental health issues, and substance abuse, and connect individuals with necessary resources and support to help them regain stability and housing.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
* An Annual Community "Garage Sale" with a community dump day shortly after.
* Bilingual business applications
* Have Ceres certified as a Pro-Housing city
* Update utility fee waiver form for low income residents (last updated in 2015)
* Update down payment assistance program (Last updated in 2009)
* Try to find grants or funding to assistance homeless issues