Planning Commission appointment

Business owner of 18 years described a fire department ride-along showing doubled response times near a mobile home park and said he'd help the public understand the city's planning and development process.

Volunteer with prior board experience and a business management degree said he wants to give back and hopes to open a barbecue grill restaurant in Manteca within five years.

Electric program manager at Silicon Valley Power with 20 years in utilities described her project management background, including a 300-megawatt wind project, and said she hopes to help the city grow while keeping utility costs low.