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City of Antioch Announces Financial Turnaround with Release of California State Auditor's Local Government High Risk Dashboard

The following was a Press Release that was issued by the City of Antioch who says they have ranked from high risk to low risk according to the States Auditors Office Local Government High Risk Dashboard.

A couple of things to consider in this ranking:

2013 – voters approved Measure Cwhich increased the Antioch sales tax rate by 1/2 percent from 8.5% to 9% which provided an additional $7…

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Letter: Antioch City Manager Says Measure W Allows for Investment in City

Letter: Antioch City Manager Says Measure W Allows for Investment in City

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Antioch City Manager Ron Bernal

Antioch is the heart of Eastern Contra Costa County—and for two decades, it has been my privilege to serve the community as City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer.

I have been committed to listening to the community and improving the services you expect and deserve.…

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Antioch City Manager Raise on Hold, Performance Based Contract to be Developed

Antioch City Manager Raise on Hold, Performance Based Contract to be Developed

On Tuesday night, the City of Antioch announced out of closed session that a raise for City Manager Ron Bernal is on hold for the time being.

City Attorney Derek Cole reported that the city council met to discuss negotiations with Bernal and that they will work to create a step program tied to performance.

“The Council and City Manager have announced that they will not seek any contract amendment…

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Antioch Announces Hire of New Economic Development Director

Antioch Announces Hire of New Economic Development Director

ANTIOCH, Calif. – City Manager Ron Bernal announced the hiring of Kwame Reed as Antioch’s new Economic Development Director. Currently the Senior Analyst for Economic Development in Brentwood, California, Reed will start his new role with Antioch on July 2, 2018.

Reed brings over 20 years of professional experience in local and regional government agencies, with roles that include planning,…

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Antioch City Council Punts City Manager Raise, Vote to Go Back to Negotiations

Antioch City Council Punts City Manager Raise, Vote to Go Back to Negotiations

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council decided to go back into negotiations with City Manager Ron Bernal after concerns were expressed by Mayor Pro Tem Lamar Thorpe over a $20,000 raise.

While Thorpe did not elaborate on his concerns, he expressed desire and hoped for support to go back to closed session and bring it back at a future meeting saying there were elements missing that should be…

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Antioch City Manager to Receive $20k Raise on Tuesday

Antioch City Manager to Receive $20k Raise on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will decide on whether or not Antioch City Manager Ron Bernal will get a $20,000 raise.

According to the agenda item, the Council is being recommended to approve a resolution to approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Bernal.

Bernal is currently making $230,000 after being hired on May 9, 2017. The employment agreement on Tuesday would…

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Antioch Awarded Highly Competitive $10 Million State Water Quality Grant

Antioch Awarded Highly Competitive $10 Million State Water Quality Grant

Antioch, CA – The City of Antioch has announced its award as only one of three California cities/water agencies to receive ten million dollars in grant funding to establish a ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind local desalination water treatment facility, allowing the City to generate its own clean, safe, quality water. Many prominent cities and water agencies including Santa Barbara and Carlsbad…

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Antioch Public Works Launches New Citizen Reporting Tool

Antioch Public Works Launches New Citizen Reporting Tool

ANTIOCH, Calif. – Early this month, the City of Antioch partnered with SeeClickFix to announce the launch of their new platform that encourages participation of Antioch residents. The Public Works Department is launching SeeClickFix, a citizen engagement app with enhanced features, used to report common non-emergency community issues. This app has a mobile component that allows for on-the- go…

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