Council Member Eric E. Alvarez

06/12/2026

The renaming of District 2’s Fourth Street Park, as many know, is now official.

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, my colleagues and I voted 6-1 to officially rename the park Fourth Street Park.

Many residents have deep-seated memories of Fourth Street Park, as does my family and many of our family friends dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

I considered the many stories I have heard recently, along with those I grew up hearing, as I formulated my decision to vote in favor of Fourth Street Park as the park’s new official name.

This is a small victory for all of those families whose memories, traditions, and experiences are connected to Fourth Street Park.

06/11/2026

In response to public concerns regarding the name of Cesar E. Chavez Park, the City of Modesto’s Culture Commission initiated the process to rename the park at a Special Meeting on March 23, 2026. A 30-day public input period began the following day, allowing community members to submit name suggestions to the Commission.

After reviewing the full list of suggestions, the Culture Commission presented three name recommendations to the City Council: 4th Street Park, Si Se Puede Park, and Farm Workers Park.

In alignment with community feedback, the City Council voted to approve the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Park to 4th Street Park at a City Council meeting on June 9, 2026.

06/03/2026

Stronger relationships start with community voices.

Help create stronger community connections with the Modesto Police Department by joining the Community Police Review Board!

The Community Police Review Board (CPRB) meets once a month and is responsible for promoting community engagement with our local law enforcement. CPRB members should be registered voters of the City and have interest in improving the relationship between MPD and the Modesto community.

Learn more about the Community Police Review Board and apply today at https://netfile.com/bac/public/ #/mod/board-detail/96e72650-eed1-4a25-906f-28a160063416

05/29/2026

The City of Modesto Solid Waste Division will be at Legion Park tomorrow collecting bulky items you no longer need! Join us for this free event, open to all Modesto residents. Together, we can create a cleaner and Mo’Beautiful Modesto!

EVENT DETAILS:
-Date: May 30th, 2026
-Location: Legion Park - 1600 Legion Park Drive, Modesto, CA, 95351
-Time: 8 am - 12 pm (or until full)

*No businesses. City of Modesto households only - please bring proof of address.
*Hazardous waste items will NOT be accepted (including paint, batteries, lightbulbs, oil filters, oil, chemicals, etc.)

The City of Modesto Solid Waste Fund, grants, and partnerships with Clean CA, CalTrans, Bye Bye Mattress, and CalRecycle fund free disposal events.

Check out our website for more information and a full list of accepted items at https://www.modestogov.com/3085/Modesto-Mo-Beautiful-Drive-Up-Drop-Off-E

05/29/2026