PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Bank of Stockton www.bankofstockton.com Bank of Stockton is California’s oldest bank still operating under its original charter. With 21 branches throughout 9 contiguous counties, Bank of Stockton is characterized by its strong brand of personalized service, technological banking innovations, lending expertise and reinvesting back into the communities it serves. n Tully Consulting Group www.tullygroup.com Tully Consulting Group is a women-owned DBE that provides stormwater management and civil engineering services throughout Northern California. We work with both public and private clients to help them stay in compliance with the Construction and Industrial Stormwater General Permits. Call us at (707) 693-1926 or email us at estimating@tullygroup.com for a proposal. As Dixon looks to the future, the town’s leadership is focused on bolstering its core infrastructure, retaining staff, and ensuring steady growth while preserving the small-town atmosphere that defines its character. The next 18 months will be a critical period as Dixon navigates challenges and opportunities on multiple fronts. “We need to be able to keep and maintain staff,” says Boloyan, touching on one of the most pressing issues the town faces. Like many municipalities across California, Dixon is grappling with high turnover, particularly in essential services like police, fire, and building inspection. “Less and less people are going into these fields,” he notes. The town’s ability to retain skilled workers is crucial to maintaining the energy and synergy needed to keep projects and services moving forward. Addressing this will be central to Dixon’s strategy in the coming months. Going forward, infrastructure remains a top priority, particularly the long-awaited Parkway Overcrossing. “Parkway is probably one of the number one priorities of the city,” says Boloyan, with the project expected to improve traffic and safety. Alongside this, the city is addressing key issues like water rates and a proposed sales tax measure. Economic development is also a focus, with plans to attract more businesses and reduce residents’ reliance on nearby cities. For both Boloyan and Graf,the future is a balancing act between progress and preservation.“We’re growing and changing, but we’re also still maintaining that small-town charm,” Graf says. It’s this balance that defines Dixon’s next chapter—a community that’s eager to embrace new opportunities while holding on to the values and connections that have always made it feel like home. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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