08/28/2026
Turlock, CA | August 27, 2026 - In the 2026 State of Turlock Address, Mayor Amy Bublak outlined progress in financial management, public safety, road and water infrastructure, economic development, and accessible City services, while reaffirming the City’s commitment to accountable leadership and investment in residents’ priorities.
Key Points
• Financial stability: Turlock has balanced every budget since 2020 and increased reserves from $9.8 million to $35 million, strengthening its ability to fund essential services.
• Public safety: Violent crime declined 12.5 percent in the most recent reporting period, and both the Police and Fire departments are fully staffed.
• Emergency readiness: Investments include modernized equipment and facilities, along with Qwake C-Thru helmet technology to help firefighters navigate smoke and find victims.
• Road improvements: The City has completed 24 miles of road work, has 25 more miles underway, and has committed approximately $60 million to safer streets.
• Water management: Regional water investments are improving reliability, while in-house management is expected to save approximately $850,000 annually.
• Economic development: City incentives helped 45 businesses open and create more than 100 permanent full-time jobs; Turlock Marketplace is expected to support approximately 350 jobs.
• Outside investment: Since 2018, Turlock has secured more than $37.4 million for infrastructure, public safety, parks, drainage, and neighborhood stability.
• Resident services: Expanded online tools, cybersecurity, multilingual outreach, and two-way communication are making City services more accessible and responsive.
Accountability: Beginning by year-end 2026, the City will issue quarterly reports on road delivery, emergency readiness, and priority online services.
“The progress we celebrate belongs to all of you—in safer neighborhoods, stronger finances, renewed roads, reliable water, growing businesses, and more responsive City services,” Mayor Amy Bublak said. “We have come far, but our work is not finished.”
See the full press release at cityofturlock.org