My Voice for Ceres (hyperlinked)

Rosalinda Vierra

Dedicated to Accountability, Transparency, and Real Progress for Ceres

As a lifelong Central Valley resident and Ceres City Councilmember, I’ve continued to focus on what truly matters—responsible spending, public safety, infrastructure improvements, affordable and attainable housing, and community growth. My commitment remains simple: no politics, no hidden agendas—just honesty, accountability, and results.

I believe in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and collaboration to build a stronger, safer, and more connected Ceres. Every vote I cast is rooted in what benefits our community, not special interests.

Key Areas of Focus

Infrastructure and road safety improvements
Affordable and attainable housing initiatives
Strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement
Alternative response strategies for non-emergency police calls
Economic development and business growth
Government transparency and fiscal responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility & Smart Investments

Opposed using $500,000 in city and ARPA funds for the gazebo project, but supported a $200,000 grant-funded version to reduce the city’s financial burden.
Opposed cuts to ARPA funding for police equipment and license plate readers to prioritize safety.
Supported funding for Code Enforcement Officers to improve neighborhood conditions.
Opposed unnecessary spending—advocating instead for responsible budgeting and prioritizing infrastructure needs.
Voted “No” on increasing Mello Roos taxes in 2024.
Required review and accountability for police overtime spending to ensure an efficient use of funds.

Public Safety & Community Well-Being

Championed installation of park cameras to deter crime and homelessness-related issues.
Promoted speed trailers and traffic safety data collection to address dangerous roadways.
Worked with Public Works to improve signage, lighting, landscaping and street lines in Ceres.
Advocated for a Street Crimes Unit using CCP/AB 109 funds to address repeat offenders (in progress since 2022).
Attended state and federal public safety advocacy conferences addressing fentanyl, violent crime, mental health non-emergency response calls, and local law enforcement support.

Housing & Infrastructure

Engaged with over 50 investors and brokers to promote housing development, including transitional and affordable options.
Worked with Stanislaus County Affordable Housing to try to convert Tuscany Village into homes for middle-class families.
Collaborated with Senator Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember Alanis on Ceres needs.
Voted to expand our sewer treatment plant to improve city infrastructure.
Led efforts to update outdated housing and utility assistance programs last revised over a decade ago.
Voted to redesign the Service Road Corridor at a reduced cost to taxpayers.
Voted in support of G3 expansion, bringing more livable wage jobs to Ceres.

Economic Development & Business Growth

Met with Chick-fil-A and other national retailers (Trader Joe’s, Marshalls) to promote business interest in Ceres.
Created a bilingual business license application to better serve Ceres’ diverse community and support local business growth.
Partnered with Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) to host free business training at the Ceres Community Center (2023–2024).

Community Advocacy & Involvement

Partnered with United Way of Stanislaus County to offer free tax preparation services for residents (2023–2024).
Collaborated with Ceres Partnership for Healthy Families to launch the LOVE Ceres project, including a new preschool playground (2023).
Addressing Homelessness & Housing Insecurity: Through collaboration with the CARE Team and the Shower Shuttle, Ceres residents experiencing homelessness have access to weekly outreach, free hot showers, and meals every Thursday.
Advocated for supportive case management over criminalization of homelessness—focusing on housing, mental health, and stability.
Sponsored and collaborated with Haven Women’s Center, supporting survivors of domestic violence (2023–2024).
Helped Ceres Garden Club secure approval for a butterfly garden at the library (2024).
Actively volunteered at community events such as Trick N Truck (Ceres & PKB School), Las Posadas, Día del Niño, senior events, Love Ceres, Senior Prom, Ceres Garden Club, and Big Valley Grace’s Annual Waffle Breakfast, where I also enjoyed serving as Mrs. Claus at holiday celebrations.

Recognition & Leadership

Honored as a “Woman Making Herstory” by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (2023).
Completed the Turlock Irrigation Academy (2024) to deepen knowledge of local water and energy systems.
Collaborated with Project YES & TNT Fireworks to create youth employment opportunities (2023–2024).

Ongoing Projects

Bilingual Business Applications (launched 2024)
Utility Fee Waiver Updates for low-income residents (last updated 2015)
Down Payment Assistance Program updates (last updated 2009)
Street Crimes Unit implementation with Stanislaus County
Free Mental Health Services
Pro-Housing Certification for Ceres

My Commitment

I remain dedicated to listening to residents, standing up for transparency, and building partnerships that strengthen our community. Ceres deserves leadership that’s grounded, practical, and accountable—leadership that gets things done.

Let’s keep moving Ceres forward, together.

Renaming Corazon Azteca

Proud to be part of the ribbon cutting celebration
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Mexican Independence Day

MJC received the 2nd place parade trophy. I was glad to be part of the MJC Support Staff and spending time with my amazing students.
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Group Picture

Collaboration is key in understanding and learning from others.
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Kabaddi

Kabaddi is a intense game with a little wrestling, and flag football. It has become one of my favorite sports to watch.
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Chick-Fil-A

Always advocating for new and different businesses in Ceres
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Woodspring Suites

Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the new hotel in Gateway Plaza in Ceres.
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Dia De Los Muertos 2025

I was part of the event, helping with set up and teardown of this amazing event in Ceres
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City Council Meeting Reminders

The weekend prior to council I would post the reminder on my social media
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MBA Grad with my dad

My dad attended my Graduation when I received my MBA.
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Roeding Light Pole Removal

Roeding Light Pole removal 2025
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Packing food boxes for those facing food insecurities at Modesto Love Center
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Classroom book reading during Dr Suess Family night at Carroll Fowler School
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Youth Mentor for Advocates for Justice
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Spending time with my mom at a SJ Earthquake Game
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SJ Earthquake 50 year celebration half-tme show
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Up, up & Away.. not today. Helping set up at Hot Air Balloon festival
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Started my party planning & Rental business in Ceres in 2011.
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If you have ever driven by my house you may have seen me upload and loading tables and chairs.
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A quick moment with the Emergency vehicles during my Fire department ride-along.
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Fundraiser with the Ceres Police Department at In N Out burger
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Ceres High Varsity basketball with Coach TJ Walker. (A friend from high school)
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My TID academy 2024
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2024 TNT family & Friends evening
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Due to the wind I was not able to go for a ride. However i embraced the moment, helped put the basket & burners togethers and took pictures for the many families that were present.
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Met with business owners & community members about their concerns in 2022.
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New business owner, and celebrating his business.
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Watsonville has similar composition to Ceres, with approximately 50,000 people and a mixture of farm land and city. It's important to maintain to good mixture of the two. Communication is key and collaborating to see what may be working that we can try here.
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Handing out free breakfast burritos at the Love Ceres event in 2023
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The great thing about working in Agriculture with Vet tech students is bottle feeding kittens and keeping them warm.
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Quick moment with Ceres School Trustee Cynthia Ruiz at the Smyrna Park
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Attorney Aaron Anguiano and Turlock School Trustee Paola Maldonado
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Quick group picture with the various agencies involved in the new covered area at Smyrna Community Park
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At the Vaisakhi festival with a variety of communty leaders.
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Quick picture with elected officials and the Kabaddi players during their annual tournament in Ceres.
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Picture with Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, ia professional wrestler from India who stands an impressive 7’1″ tall when he came to Ceres.
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At the Vaisakhi festival with a variety of communty leaders.
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At the Ceres Hot Air balloon festival 2023
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At the Mexican Independance day event at El Rematito
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Turning on the Christmas lights at the annual celebration on Crowslanding Road.
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Advocating for Ceres at the US Department of Energy Summit in Washington, DC (2023)
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Department of Energy IRA summit in Washington DC
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Met with various leaders at all levels of leadership and various organization to collaborate while in Washington, DC in 2023
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Ms Claus at the Ceres Holiday Festival in 2022
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Donated over 30 tomato plants to the Ceres Garden Club
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Trick Or Trunk Event 2023
Addams Family Theme
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Ms. Elf helping Santa with handing out candy in 2023
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Remember Fire safety. Check your smoke detectors. The Fire Department offers free smoke detectors & installation if you need one.
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I enjoyed playing sports in high school. Cheerleading, basketball and softball. Even if I wasn't perfect, I tried.
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Handing out Christmas gifts to the children at Christmas at the annual Posadas event.
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Touring the TID electrical plant in Ceres on Crowslanding Road.
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Touring the Ceres water reservoir
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i had an opportunity to learn and visit the La Grange damn to get a better understanding of our water storage.
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Picture with my dad when I graduated with my MBA, Masters in Business Administration.
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Attended TID board meeting and spoke with our Board of Director representing Ceres.
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Probably my 2 favorite men to visit in Sacramento, Assemblymember Juan Alanis and his Chief of Staff. We work together to find real solutions to today's growing issues.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
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Annual Sikh festival
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My first day as council member representing District 2
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Piccture with Love Ceres prior to going to the various community projects.
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Love Ceres 2023 - Ceres Partnership For Healthy Families
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Advocating in Sacramento for Ceres
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TID academy
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Ceres Garden Club member and garden planting at Ceres library
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Helping at Strawberry Fields Park in the playground.
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Student Mentor
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My mother and her grandchildren
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I am a proud mother of 4 adult children.
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SMBU Cinco de mayo parade judges 2024
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speaking with members of the community.
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4th of July parade
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4th of July Parade 2022
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Ceres Family & Kids Dental opened. I had an opportunity to tour the building and the cool children's rooms, perfect for my grandchildren. They recently were approved to offer free dental to children without insurance in Ceres & Modesto Schools. Congrats!
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