InterView – Rosa Escutia-Braaton
Putting My Experience
to Work for Modesto
When I was first elected in 2020, our city faced significant challenges, including changing the dysfunction of a previous council that hindered our city’s progress.
I know that our community thrives when we work together and that is why I am running for reelection. I want to continue fostering unity and collaboration among our Council and our residents.
One of our major challenges was public safety. We needed to close our budget deficit and rebuild trust between the community and law enforcement, which is why I supported Measure H and the creation of our public safety initiative, Forward Together.
We have now closed our budget deficit and have already started reinvesting into our city to make it safer, cleaner, and stronger economically.
Prior to being elected to the Modesto City Council in 2020, I served on the Modesto Planning Commission and worked in the public and private sectors for over 25 years. During my time on the Council, I have worked hard to use that experience to the benefit of all Modesto residents.
Our city has many great opportunities on the horizon. We are updating the City’s General Plan, which will serve as a blueprint for our city for decades to come, and we are creating a new Economic Development Strategic Plan, which will help us attract new business development and jobs.
I want to continue the work we started and would be honored to have your vote this November.