Stockton’s new mayor, Christina Fugazi, is wasting no time in addressing city issues, announcing her first initiative just days into the job. Fugazi, who officially takes office on Jan. 7, revealed her plans for “Light Up Stockton,” an effort to repair blown-out streetlights across the city.
“The city has a lot of neighborhoods where the lights have all been blown out,” Fugazi explained. “What happens as a result of that is we have higher incidents of crime.”
Fugazi emphasized the connection between public safety and infrastructure, stating her intention to prioritize fully staffing the Stockton Police Department. The city faced its first homicide of 2025 just hours into the new year, highlighting the urgency of her plans.
Fugazi also suggested the possibility of declaring a state of emergency to bring additional law enforcement support to Stockton, a measure that would require city council approval.
A former vice mayor and two-term councilmember, Fugazi brings experience to her new role. She most recently served as an administrator at Stagg High School, a position she plans to continue through the end of the school year.
As she prepares for her swearing-in ceremony and first city council meeting as mayor, Fugazi expressed optimism about fulfilling commitments made during her previous service on the council. “It is like coming home,” she said.
This article is a summary of the press release, "Stockton's new mayor announces initiative second day on job," by Gabriel Porras, published by ABC10.
