Council Member Eric E. Alvarez

09/02/2026

My comments at tonight’s council meeting regarding the Modesto Pop-up community update.

As always, if my office can be helpful with any city-related issues, please send me an email or dm. Here to help.

08/31/2026

Behind every statistic is a story, and Eric and Maria’s remind us of the progress we are making.

When health challenges left Eric, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and his partner Maria without stable housing, the couple found safety and hope through the Motel Voucher Program, powered by our partnership with Turning Point Community Programs and funded by Measure H. Strong support services and one-on-one case management were key to helping them regain stability.

Eric and Maria’s journey reflect the heart of Modesto’s commitment to helping residents rebuild their lives. Read the full story in the latest City Manager’s Blog: https://modestogov.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1717

08/30/2026

Housing solutions start with listening to residents and understanding the needs of our community. Recent news coverage highlights Modesto’s commitment.

Through the City Council’s shared vision and collaboration with community partners, 240 affordable, supportive and transitional homes have been completed or advanced in and around District 2:

• 79 at Seventh Street Village for low-income individuals and families
• 48 at El Capitan for veterans and people with behavioral-health needs
• 42 at Dignity Village for adults experiencing homelessness
• 35 in the Vine Street communities for veterans, including seniors
• 14 at 1208 Ninth Street for young adults ages 18–25
• 8 at Kestrel Ridge for behavioral-health clients
• 7 at 112 James Street for formerly homeless individuals
• 7 at 835 California Avenue for families affected by serious mental illness

Different people have different needs. By continuing to listen and work together, we can create safe, stable housing and stronger neighborhoods.

08/29/2026

Public safety requires priorities backed by action.

Since I took office in 2022, my council colleagues and I have unanimously approved investments in police staffing, technology, and neighborhood safety. Modesto is seeing measurable progress.

I will continue supporting effective, accountable policing and the resources needed to make every neighborhood safer. For your family and for mine.

08/26/2026

In case you missed it, here are my comments at this evening’s council meeting:

1. 4th St Park & Aquatic Center funding history and
online liability form now available
2. MPD July 2026 Crime Stats
3. Modesto Pop-up Markets update

If my office can be helpful with anything within the city, please shoot me a DM or an email. As always, here to help.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Since 2025, I have worked directly with the Ramirez family and others to address the lack of safe, accessible sidewalk infrastructure near their city property. Conditions like these create serious barriers for our community, particularly seniors and residents with disabilities.

Modernizing our aging infrastructure requires partnership at every level of government. I call on our state and federal representatives to continue working with my office and the City of Modesto to secure the funding our neighborhoods need. Our families are depending on it.