Commissioners
The Commission is comprised of five regular members and three alternate members appointed to four-year terms. The current Commission members are:
Terms
Commission members serve four-year terms that expire the first Monday in May.
Commission Members (Regular)
| Member | Appointing Authority | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Ding - Vice Chair | Board of Supervisors | (209) 468-3113 |
| Minnie Diallo - Chair | City Member, Lathrop | (209) 941-7213 |
| Gary Barton | City Member, Ripon | (209) 599-2108 |
| Mario Gardea | Board of Supervisors | (209) 468-3113 |
| Peter Johnson | Public Member | (209) 946-3912 |
Commission Members (Alternates)
| Member | Appointing Authority | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Dhatt | Public Member | (209) 609-6223 |
| Sonny Dhaliwal | Board of Supervisors | (209) 468-3113 |
| Dan Arriola | City Member, Tracy | (209) 831-6000 |
Selection Process
San Joaquin LAFCO Commission consists of a five-members. The Board of Supervisors selects 2 LAFCO Commissioners from their own membership. A City Selection Committee consisting of Mayors of all 7 Cities within the County select 2 LAFCo Commissioners from City Council Members of all such Cities. The 4 Members so selected, select another Commissioner to represent the General Public. The three above categories each have an Alternate Member selected in the same manner.
On May 1, 1991, the City Selection Committee adopted a 4-Year Rotation Plan for regular City Commission members. The order of City rotation is as follows: Escalon, Stockton, Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon, Tracy, Mountian House and Lodi.
| Year | Member (1) | Member (2) | Alternate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lathrop | Ripon | Tracy |
| 2027 | Ripon | Tracy | Mountain House |
| 2029 | Tracy | Mountain House | Lodi |
| 2031 | Mountain House | Lodi | Escalon |
| 2033 | Lodi | Escalon | Stockton |