Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was established in 1991 to involve citizens from a diverse set of backgrounds and interest areas in the development of transportation plans and programs overseen by SJCOG. The CAC provides an important forum for discussion and debate about the implementation of the Measure K program and regional transportation planning issues.

CAC meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the SJCOG office. The meetings  are open to the public and there is an opportunity on every agenda for the public to offer comments.

Meeting agendas can be found in our agenda center. Prior year's agendas can be viewed in our archive center. Interested parties may subscribe to email notifications to receive updates regarding posted agendas or meeting cancellations.

The CAC is composed of 17 members that represent the geographical, social, cultural, and economic mix of the region. One member is appointed from San Joaquin County and the cities of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Mountain House, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy.. One member each is appointed by special interest groups, including League of Women Voters, Sierra Club, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), University of the Pacific, and the business, trucking, and agriculture industries. One member is appointed for the transit advocate category. Current members include:

  • Gracie Marx (Chair), City of Escalon
  • Mike Collins (Vice Chair), City of Lodi
  • Michael Carouba, Business Industry
  • Vacant, Agriculture Industry
  • Jim Hilson, City of Lathrop
  • Steve DeBrum, City of Manteca
  • Daniel Harrison, City of Mountain House
  • Vacant, City of Ripon
  • Charles Manning, City of Stockton
  • Vacant, City of Tracy
  • Lauren Ah Tye, League of Women Voters
  • LaCresia Hawkins, NAACP
  • Bobby Bivens, San Joaquin County
  • Eric Parfrey, Sierra Club
  • Jennifer Gass, Transit Advocate
  • Vacant, Trucking Industry
  • Donte Miller, University of the Pacific

Join the CAC!

Are you involved in agriculture or trucking? We’re looking for industry professionals to join the committee. Help shape local transportation and infrastructure decisions by sharing your insights and advocating for your industry. Apply now!

View the CAC Fact Sheet to learn more.