The Basics
Read a short piece about why we created the Stockton GovGuide and get an overview of the entire website, plus a quick breakdown of the differences between the County and the City.
San Joaquin County
Learn about the immense power of the County Supervisors, District Attorney, and Sheriff, and explore the structures that carry out County policy.
City of Stockton
Explore who runs Stockton City Hall, how things get done, and where power really lies.
Understanding the Connections
Learn about the basics of how local government operates and how to build the power you need to make change.
Civic Participation at your Local Government
Learn about what you can do to make your voice heard and hold your local government accountable.
Civic Participation from Home
Learn about the essentials for effective participation, including how to start hard conversations, how to engage in digital activism, and how to contact your officials.
Civic Participation in the Streets
Learn about direct action and its limits, the power of advocacy, and the importance of your vote.
About Us
Learn more about the team behind Stockton’s GovGuide.
Our goal is to help you understand how local government in Stockton really works so you can take charge of the systems and policies that shape your community and your life.
Disclaimer: this is a new page, we are still working out the bugs.
Contact us if you notice any errors.