“San Joaquin County is finally on the right track. We can’t afford to go backward. I’ll fight to keep neighborhoods safe, build our economy to create more better-paying jobs, and reduce the impact homeless camps have on our communities.”

Steve DeBrum is a former dairy farmer and ag leader who helped usher in an economic boom for Manteca as a City Councilman and Mayor. He led efforts to improve fire and police safety, attract new businesses, improve access to quality housing, and forged strong partnerships throughout the region. He’ll do the same as County Supervisor.

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is a joint-powers authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, and Lathrop. SJCOG serves as the regional transportation planning agency, which provides a forum for regional decision-making on issues such as growth, transportation, environmental management, housing, open space, air quality, fiscal management, and economic development. SJCOG also takes a look at population statistics, airport land use, habitat and open space planning, and other regional issues.