December 21, 2020
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Overview:
The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), 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 develops the long range regional transportation plan and sustainable communities strategy. The Port of Stockton is located in the region and SJCOG works to assure that the movement of goods in and out of the ports meets the needs of the industry and the community.
SJCOG also administers the local transportation sales tax program, known as Measure K. San Joaquin voters approved the ½ cent sales tax to finance a specific list of transportation improvement projects/programs, which cover a wide range of maintenance, roadway improvement, bicycle/pedestrian, and transit needs.
SJCOG also serves its communities in the following ways:
SJCOG is also one of 8 MPOs that make up the San Joaquin Valley Policy Council.
Primary Funding Sources:
Local sales tax revenues; state and federal transportation funds
Total Members:
Eight: the county and seven incorporated cities.
Population Represented:
733,383
Staff:
30
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Board Makeup:
The Board of Directors is comprised of 9 mayors and Councilmembers from each of the incorporated cities in San Joaquin County, 3 representatives from the County Board of Supervisors, 1 ex-officio member representing Caltrans District 10, 1 ex-officio member representing San Joaquin Regional Transit District, and 1 ex-officio member representing the Port of Stockton.
Executive Director:
Diane Nguyen, AICP
CALCOG Board Representative:
Dan Wright, Council Member, City of Stockton
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