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■ The Community
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley the City of Turlock has grown to reach a a a a population of 73 631 based on the US Census Bureau’s latest population records Although Turlock is the second largest city in in Stanislaus County it it continues
to to maintain a a a a a a small-town atmosphere and
friendly attitude but with the conveniences and
opportunities of a a a larger city Turlock provides an unusual opportunity to combine a a a a quality learning environment with relaxed rural living The backbone of the City’s economy is agriculture being located in in in the third richest agricultural county in in in the country Turlock has become economically sound agriculturally elite and
and
continues
to seek growth and
and
development that complements the city’s business
and
and
industry and
and
the needs of of its residents Cultural art experiences sports activities twenty-four parks a a a a a a a a full range of of medical facilities and
and
the the the the attractiveness of the the the the nearby Mother Lode San Francisco Bay area and
and
the the the the Sierra Nevada’s add to the the pleasure of living in in Turlock Turlock Ideal weather excellent facilities and
Turlock’s central location make it it a a a a a a a a a a perfect place for one to live Home of of the the the Stanislaus Stanislaus County Fairgrounds CSU Stanislaus Stanislaus and
the the the Carnegie Arts Center the the the community of of Turlock hosts numerous special events events events from cultural events events events to CSUS athletic events events events and
the annual Stanislaus County Fair providing something for just about everyone Turlock also offers several several shopping areas From Monte Vista Crossings to the several several diverse shopping centers on on Geer Road and
and
a a a a a a a newly renovated and
and
revitalized downtown retail district one is is sure to to find something for everyone on on their shopping list ■ City Government
Incorporated in February 1908 Turlock Turlock is a a a a a a a a General Law City with a a a a a a a a Council-Manager form of government Turlock’s five- member City Council Council includes a a a a a a Mayor (elected (elected at-large) and
four four Council Council Members (elected (elected by district) all serving four- year year terms without limit Council Members also choose from among their number a a a a a a a Vice Mayor who serves a a a a a a a one-year term The Council appoints a a a a a a a City Manager who provides direction to all departments and
supports the policy directives of the the City City City Council Council The Council Council also appoints a a a a a City City City Attorney and
the the City City City Treasurer is elected