City Returns to In-Person Council Meetings March 1, 2023

Governor Newsom has announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28. In response to this news, the City will be phasing out the Zoom option for City Council meetings that was added to accommodate virtual public comment. 

Lodi City Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Carnegie Forum, located at 305 W Pine Street in Lodi.

Council meetings will remain available for live online viewing on Comcast and The City of Lodi Facebook page. Public Comment will be available in person at each meeting. Written comments related to an agenda item or non-agenda item can be mailed or hand-delivered to the City Clerk’s Office or emailed to [email protected]. Public comments submitted by email, mail, or hand-delivered are forwarded to the City Council. Written public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting, but will be included in the final record.

For more information regarding City Council meetings, please visit https://www.lodi.gov/152/City-Council or call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 333-6702. 

Congrats to Captain Griffin on His Retirement

A huge congratulations to retiring Lodi Police Captain David Griffin. David set a high bar throughout his career for attention to protocol, and dedication to duty. And if you were around him long enough, a sharp sense of humor. Lodi PD will carry the legacy of his service through the officers he trained and the policies he established for many years. Congratulations David on a retirement well earned!

Lodi Fire Presents to Historical Society

Chief Johnson and Deputy Chief Ortegel presented a history of the Lodi Fire Department to the Lodi Historical Society on Wednesday evening. They also gave an update on the current status of the Department. The Historical Society is beginning an effort to refurbish the Main Street Fire Station (formally Station 1) to turn it into a museum.

Lodi Fire Department Meets with Josh Harder

The Lodi Fire Chief and the President of the Lodi Professional Firefighters met with Josh Harder today, the U.S. representative from California's 9th congressional district to discuss the issues the LFD faces in response to our emergencies within our community. The Lodi Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of fire and life protection for our community.