Teen Center back to City Council for Vote

Stockton, CA — Two months into Stockton Teen Center contract with the City of Stockton, Fathers and Families of San Joaquin (FFSJ) the leadership become unclear to city officials due to an email dating April 21, 2011 by Motecozuma “Patrick” Sanchez.  The result, City’s Attorney recommends halting the contract which is pending Council’s vote.

On April 26, 2011, concerns citizens lined up at City Council’s Public Comment, in their majority to support Sammy Nunez, Executive Director of FFSJ, as City Officials. “I am concerned that as the founder of this agency I was not allowed to defend myself,” Said Nunez. The nearly two dozen members passionate over the Teen Center included faith based groups, Latino leaders, members representing an elderly population, and teens who shared success stories by FFSJ services.  Following more than an hour of support toward Mr. Nunez, Sandra Runny FFSJ Former Treasurer questioned the agency’s ability to run the Teen Center, “I resigned following financial, oversight and accountability concerns…” Said Runny, “I advise the city to exercise caution.”

FFSJ has been pending City Council to vote on the continuation or discontinuation of their contract.  Laurie Montes Program Manager III at City of Stockton, “We recommend that FFSJ work with Family Resource and Referral in the future.”