A town hall meeting held by state Assemblyman Juan Alanis in Ceres last week touched on the high cost of living affecting Central Valley and California residents and what can be done to reverse the trend.
But there was also an expression of frustration that the forces that are driving up the cost of housing, food, gas and utilities are largely beyond the control of elected officials.
The event, held Tuesday evening, July 9 at the Ceres Community Center, featured Alanis along with Ceres Mayor Javier Lopez, Councilwoman Rosalinda Vierra, Energy Services Manager Monique Hampton of Turlock Irrigation District and Johnny Garcia, CEO of the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce. Josh Whitfield, Alanis’ chief of staff, took the microphone to audience members who had questions or comments.
Read more at: High cost of Valley living focus of town hall – Ceres Courier
