City of Manteca City Council Councilmember Charlie Halford

Councilmember Charlie Halford is a lifelong Manteca resident, having moved to the city at age 14. He served as vice mayor in 2022, and will finish his term as an at-large councilmember in 2024, when the city will elect representatives for the new District 1 and District 2 seats. Halford has one son and enjoys wine tasting. He previously worked for both the fire and police departments in Manteca.

First elected: 2020

Day job: Executive director/CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Manteca and Lathrop

Alma mater: Sacramento State (bachelor’s degree, criminal justice)

Notable quote: “The Homeless Epidemic is a nationwide societal issue. It is a complex multi-faceted problem that has been increasing in the past years. We must deal with it on a regional basis so that we do not become more attractive than other cities to the homeless.” (Source: CharlieHalford.com) 

Committee assignments: San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District – Special City Selection Committee, San Joaquin County Integrated Waste Management Task Force, Ad Hoc Cannabis Policy and Regulations Committee, Ad Hoc Finance Committee, Ad Hoc Boards & Commissions Committee, Ad Hoc Police Department Headquarters 2x2 Committee, Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee