VICE PRESIDENT POSITION 

Mike Murphy

Hello, My name is Mike Murphy and I have been a loyal and dedicated City employee over 20 years. I was with the Parks and Recreation Department for 20 years and promoted to a Public Works Construction Inspector in 2021.  I recently served as TCEA President for 2 terms, a total of 4 years. During that time we went through a very lengthy and arduous negotiation resulting in a substantial win for our members. With the help of our Negotiations Team, Board Members and most importantly the TCEA Members we were able to lock in a three year contract resulting in a 14% raise along with another 4.5% for continuous service pay. I also headed a very successful fundraiser for Butte County during  a time where fires were destroying their community.

I took pride in the presidency position and worked diligently to be knowledgeable, involved and accessible in order to gain the best outcome for TCEA members. I hope you will vote to elect me Vice President of TCEA so I can bring that same commitment and enthusiasm to the position in this upcoming term.

Juan Vargas

Hello,
My name is Juan and I have been with the City almost 9 years full-time and a little more counting interning and part-time work. I’ve been around in Human Resources, Public Facilities Maintenance, Finance and currently in Public Works. I have experience being previously on the Board and currently as your Vice President. I have been involved through several TCEA Contracts and even sat at the negotiating table on behalf of TCEA. I would like to continue serving our TCEA members as Vice President. Given my broad experience not only at the City but also on the Board, I feel like I would be a great representative for our membership. I will continue to fight for ALL our TCEA members when it comes to compensation and benefits. With the healthier financial state of the City, there is no reason TCEA members shouldn’t get their fair share.

BOARD MEMBER POSITION

Michael Ibarra

My name  is  Michael  Ibarra.  I  am  approaching 5 years with  the  City of Turlock.  I work  in  the water, sewer/storm  department.  I come  from  a  place where  we  learn  to work as a  team,  and  where  we strive  for nothing  but the  best.  I  have experience  in  leading  others,  listening to others,  as well  as understanding opinions that could  be  useful  within the job criteria.  I am  not afraid  of constructive criticism,  and  am  capable  of finding solutions  and/or alternatives within  a  specific time frame.  I enjoy learning from  others as well  as  asking  questions  in  regards  to  certain  situations that would  help  within the job field.  I do what  it takes  to  better my knowledge,  comprehend  tasks that come  before  me  and  to find  alternate solutions  if necessary.  I speak,  read  and write Spanish,  and  I  have  used  it to  better communicate with  customers when the  situations  came  about.  I  really enjoy working for the  City, understanding the  concepts on  the  way we  do things to  help  better manage  for a  better tomorrow

Art Padilla

Hi,

I’ve been employed with the City of Turlock for just over 24 years Full time and 2 years apart time. I’ve worked in the PFM Parks department all these years and have experience in all areas of our department. I’ve been a lead worker for most of my tenure.

I am a proud husband and father of 2 boys and 2 girls. I was born in Watsonville Ca and lived all my life in Turlock and the surrounding area. I was raised with a strong work ethic and always putting 100% in all I do. I enjoy all things outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing etc. and spending time with families and friends.

I would love the opportunity to be a part of the TCEA board to learn and understand the process that helps out our fellow employees and if possible to add anything that I can offer and help be a part of the benefits and solution to our board.

Sincerely,

Art Padilla

Public works Dept.

or TCEA Board Member Election — Frank Medrano

Frank Medrano

Candidate Statement for TCEA Board Member Election – Frank Medrano

My  career with the City  of Turlock began 24 years ago in the Parks and Streets Maintenance Department.  Having worked in both the Parks and Streets Department and the Utilities Department, I have met and worked with the folks who have their boots on the ground and in City Hall working as building maintenance.   Working in both the general fund environment and currently in the enterprise fond environment, I recognize challenges faced by each unique group of employees.   As TCEA Members, we  look to the board for open communication and transparency as we navigate issues surrounding work policies, compensation, benefits and other labor matters.  It is my objective to help create an equitable and transparent work environment as we continue to move forward as City employees.  Thank you for considering my nomination to the TCEA Board