My Voice for Ceres

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. No PLAY WITH WORDS, NO LIES, NO MISUNDERSTANDINGS. Links are provided for full transparency.

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. I did vote to approve the $200,000 grant for the gazebo, as I do not feel we should be using our city funds or majority of our ARPA funds on the gazebo. I am comfortable with using grant money to complete projects in Ceres.

• 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.

• On December 4, 2023, the Planning Commission approved construction of a gas station next to a gas station on Whitmore and Morgan. This was overturned by the council due to a city ordinance on January 22, 2024. We need a grocery store on the West side of Ceres, not another gas station.

• Requested cameras installed at the local parks to address homeless living in the parks (within state legal parameters) and address the illegal activity. (This was never put on an agenda by the mayor, as it was not important to him.) Ceres Courier Article

• I consider myself financially conservative. It's important to limit spending if the money is not available.

• StanCOG manages federal and state transportation funds, ensuring that they are distributed effectively among local jurisdictions for transportation projects, such as road repairs is chaired by current Mayor Javier Lopez, who voted to use $6.6 million in tax dollars and loans to purchase and remodel a building to provide a permanent location. The vote was later reversed after being denied, rightfully, by the County board of supervisors. The $6.6 million should go to repair streets, and improve roadways, not a fancy building.

• Worked with Public Workers to increase street lines, and add signs to the Curve on Herndon in 2023. After numerous accidents it import we take steps to address road safety. Not every situation warrants major changes, but minimal changes, such as increased lighting, signs and street lines can be simple, low cost solutions.

• Met with a representative from Chik Fli A about possibilities in Ceres. City Staff followed up with possible locations. Don't be surprised if you see them start development at a location in South East Ceres. Although comments made by other elected officials did effect negotiations, we are still hopefully. I do appreciate everyone that called and advocated. It helped the conversation. Same emails and discussions have started with other stores, such as Trader Joe's and Marshalls.

• Collaborated with Project Yes & TNT Fireworks to support local young adult jobs. TNT is pleased to have some of the same employees from last season. (2023, 2024)

• Voted to redesign the Service Road corridor at a significantly less costly plan in 2024.

• Asked for local unions, business and contactors when we upgrade our Wastewater treatment plant. 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. (Townhall July 9, 2024) Also started working with Stanislaus County Affordable Housing to turn Tuscany Village into low-income homes for purchase by middle class working families.

• 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. I continue to be a sponsor of Haven Center. (As a victim of domestic violence, I know the importance of having a safe spot when it's safe to get out of the situation.) 2024 donation business sponsor for their donor appreciation event.

• Coordinated with United Way of Stanislaus County to provide FREE tax preparation & filing at the Ceres Community Center during March & April 2023 & 2024.

• Participated & attended the Big Valley Grace annual waffle breakfast in October 2023.

• 2023 Love Ceres Copper Sponsor & Project Organizer

• Participated & attended 2 Gen (Shelter for homeless, single mothers with children) meeting with Ceres Partnership for Healthy Families to continue the collaboration and effort of helping our community.

• 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. I created the form in Spanish for new businesses.

• 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. Getting the homeless off the streets and into the appropriate location or shelter is important to the community. I 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.

• June 2024, approved park equipment for children with disabilities after the request of several community members in 2023.

• Voted no on increasing Mello Roos taxes in 2024.

• Confirm adequate budget for public safety prior to approving the budget which decreased the prior year budget of approximately $53,000 a month in police overtime, even when fully staffed and no major events. Police Officer overtime now has to be approved.

• Stood up against gender discrimination: asking for equality, inclusion, and transparency.

* An Annual Community "Garage Sale" with a community dump day shortly after, approved.

* Volunteered at the 2024 September Senior Citizen Prom.

ON-GOING PROJECTS

* Bilingual business applications (started in 2024)

* Have Ceres certified as a Pro-Housing city (started in 2023)

* 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

* Street Crimes Unit - This would be implemented using CCP/AB 109 funds. Discussion have already started with the county. With the help of Chief Perry and the County Board of Supervisors, I hope to see this transition soon. I have been working on this project since elected in 2022. The recent state budget reduction has made this more difficult.

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Packing food boxes for those facing food insecurities at Modesto Love Center
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Classroom book reading during Dr Suess Family night at Carroll Fowler School
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Youth Mentor for Advocates for Justice
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Spending time with my mom at a SJ Earthquake Game
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SJ Earthquake 50 year celebration half-tme show
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Up, up & Away.. not today. Helping set up at Hot Air Balloon festival
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Started my party planning & Rental business in Ceres in 2011.
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If you have ever driven by my house you may have seen me upload and loading tables and chairs.
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A quick moment with the Emergency vehicles during my Fire department ride-along.
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Fundraiser with the Ceres Police Department at In N Out burger
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Ceres High Varsity basketball with Coach TJ Walker. (A friend from high school)
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My TID academy 2024
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2024 TNT family & Friends evening
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Due to the wind I was not able to go for a ride. However i embraced the moment, helped put the basket & burners togethers and took pictures for the many families that were present.
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Met with business owners & community members about their concerns in 2022.
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New business owner, and celebrating his business.
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Watsonville has similar composition to Ceres, with approximately 50,000 people and a mixture of farm land and city. It's important to maintain to good mixture of the two. Communication is key and collaborating to see what may be working that we can try here.
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Handing out free breakfast burritos at the Love Ceres event in 2023
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The great thing about working in Agriculture with Vet tech students is bottle feeding kittens and keeping them warm.
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Quick moment with Ceres School Trustee Cynthia Ruiz at the Smyrna Park
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Attorney Aaron Anguiano and Turlock School Trustee Paola Maldonado
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Quick group picture with the various agencies involved in the new covered area at Smyrna Community Park
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At the Vaisakhi festival with a variety of communty leaders.
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Quick picture with elected officials and the Kabaddi players during their annual tournament in Ceres.
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Picture with Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, ia professional wrestler from India who stands an impressive 7’1″ tall when he came to Ceres.
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At the Vaisakhi festival with a variety of communty leaders.
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At the Ceres Hot Air balloon festival 2023
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At the Mexican Independance day event at El Rematito
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Turning on the Christmas lights at the annual celebration on Crowslanding Road.
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Advocating for Ceres at the US Department of Energy Summit in Washington, DC (2023)
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Department of Energy IRA summit in Washington DC
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Met with various leaders at all levels of leadership and various organization to collaborate while in Washington, DC in 2023
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Ms Claus at the Ceres Holiday Festival in 2022
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Donated over 30 tomato plants to the Ceres Garden Club
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Trick Or Trunk Event 2023
Addams Family Theme
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Ms. Elf helping Santa with handing out candy in 2023
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Remember Fire safety. Check your smoke detectors. The Fire Department offers free smoke detectors & installation if you need one.
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I enjoyed playing sports in high school. Cheerleading, basketball and softball. Even if I wasn't perfect, I tried.
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Handing out Christmas gifts to the children at Christmas at the annual Posadas event.
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Touring the TID electrical plant in Ceres on Crowslanding Road.
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Touring the Ceres water reservoir
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i had an opportunity to learn and visit the La Grange damn to get a better understanding of our water storage.
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Picture with my dad when I graduated with my MBA, Masters in Business Administration.
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Attended TID board meeting and spoke with our Board of Director representing Ceres.
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Probably my 2 favorite men to visit in Sacramento, Assemblymember Juan Alanis and his Chief of Staff. We work together to find real solutions to today's growing issues.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
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Annual Sikh festival
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My first day as council member representing District 2
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Piccture with Love Ceres prior to going to the various community projects.
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Love Ceres 2023 - Ceres Partnership For Healthy Families
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Advocating in Sacramento for Ceres
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TID academy
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Ceres Garden Club member and garden planting at Ceres library
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Helping at Strawberry Fields Park in the playground.
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Student Mentor
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My mother and her grandchildren
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I am a proud mother of 4 adult children.
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SMBU Cinco de mayo parade judges 2024
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speaking with members of the community.
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4th of July parade
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4th of July Parade 2022
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Ceres Family & Kids Dental opened. I had an opportunity to tour the building and the cool children's rooms, perfect for my grandchildren. They recently were approved to offer free dental to children without insurance in Ceres & Modesto Schools. Congrats!
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