Draft:Christina Fugazi
Christina Fugazi | |
|---|---|
| 81st Mayor of Stockton | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christina Fugazi |
| Political party | Democractic |
| Education | University of California, Davis (BS) National University (MEd) |
Christina Fugazi is an American educator and politician who is the mayor-elect of Stockton, California.
Biography
[edit]Fugazi's family first settled in San Joaquin County in the mid-1800s.[1] Fugazi earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, followed by a master’s in education and a teaching credential from National University, and later received an administrative credential from California State University, Stanislaus. Fugazi has been recognized for teaching excellence, including the Teacher Leadership Award in Science from the University of California’s Subject Matter Projects and a leadership award for outstanding professional service. She also participated in a summer research fellowship at Sandia National Laboratory and led a national ROV competition at Cal State Monterey through the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.[2]
Fugazi has worked in education for 30 years, with the majority of that time spent as a high school science teacher[3] She has previously taught at Tokay High School[2] and served as vice principal at Edison High School and Stagg High School [4].
In 2007, she was appointed to the Stockton City Planning Commission, where she opposed unchecked development to protect Stockton’s agricultural spaces. Fugazi served two terms on the Stockton City Council representing District 5 from 2015 to 2022 and also served as vice mayor.[5] Her tenure was marked by significant contributions to fiscal management and public safety. She played a key role in stabilizing Stockton’s finances and guiding the city out of bankruptcy, helping make it the second most fiscally solvent city in California. She also restored police staffing levels and secured funding for programs to revitalize blighted neighborhoods.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Macht, Daniel (6 November 2024). "2024 Stockton mayor election results: Christina Fugazi leads Tom Patti". Daniel Macht. kcra.com. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Christina Fugazi for Mayor https://christinafugaziformayor.com/. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Workman, Hannah. "Election 2024: Mayoral candidates Christina Fugazi, Tom Patti share vision for Stockton". recordnet.com. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Linesburgh, Scott (24 July 2023). "Christina Fugazi reinstated after being placed on leave at Stockton Unified". Christina Fugazi reinstated after being placed on leave at Stockton Unified. stocktonia.org. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Workman, Hannah. "Who will be the next Stockton mayor? Christina Fugazi, Tom Patti await final election results". Who will be the next Stockton mayor? Christina Fugazi, Tom Patti await final election results. recordnet.com. Retrieved 14 December 2024.