🗳️ What Our Elected Officials Are Working On

Community Highlights from Local Leaders | April–May 2025

We’re keeping tabs on the leaders representing Tracy and the broader San Joaquin region—so you don’t have to. Here’s a roundup of recent legislative efforts, initiatives, and accomplishments from our elected officials.

🇺🇸 Congressman Josh Harder

• Cracking Down on Drug Trafficking: On March 21st, Rep. Harder introduced a bipartisan bill at the Sheriff’s Office aimed at stopping drug trafficking operations and increasing resources for law enforcement.

• Supporting Valley Farmers: On March 26th, he announced bipartisan action to protect Central Valley farmers from rising tariffs, addressing one of the region’s most pressing economic threats.

• Empowering Student Musicians: On April 1st, Harder announced his nomination of five high school marching bands to perform in Washington, D.C. next summer.

  
  

  

  
  

Current California State Senator Jerry McNerney

• AI Accountability in the Workplace: McNerney submitted the “No Robo Bosses Act,” pushing for regulations and standards on AI use in employment settings to protect workers.

• Global Affairs Commentary: He also weighed in on the Trump/Vance/Zelensky meeting—sharing a scathing post about its implications. Read coverage on the NY Times

  
  

  

  
  

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom

• Pushing for Utility Transparency: Ransom introduced her first bill, AB 13, requiring more consistent reporting from the Public Utilities Commission to protect consumers from rate increases.

• Wildfire Response Leadership: She joined Speaker Robert Rivas and other Assembly members to meet with emergency personnel and fast-track wildfire recovery funding.In December, she was also appointed Chair of the Emergency Management Committee.
  

  
  

  

  
  

🏛️ Mayor Dan Arriola – City of Tracy

Mayor Arriola and the Tracy City Council have been busy. Here’s what’s been accomplished in recent months:

• Hired a new Interim City Attorney

• Filled a City Council vacancy

• Secured a $41.3M grant for the Corral Hollow Road project

• Fully staffed the Tracy Police Department

• Attended major national conferences (U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities)

• Participated in Hill Day lobbying in Washington, D.C.

• Presented the 2025 State of the City

• Hosted Student Government Day and the Mayor’s Youth Town Hall

• Celebrated the 175th Anniversary of San Joaquin County

• Was appointed to the SJ Council of Governments, SJCOG Megaregion Working Group, and SJ Regional Rail Commission

And so much more...

📌 Stay Informed

We’ll continue tracking what our elected leaders are doing to serve Tracy and the surrounding region. Check this space monthly for updates.