Government

Turlock City Council

City Council Members

Mission Statement: Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life of all Turlock residents through actively serving, pursuing excellence, and reflecting our four core values: Service, Accountability, Compassion, Respect

Mayor John Lazar Term Seated: 12/12/06 Expires: 2010* John Lazar, elected Mayor of Turlock in 2006, served on the Turlock City Council from 1992 – 2006. He held the position of Vice Mayor in 2000, 2005 and 2006. Lazar also served as a City representative to the Stanislaus County Local Agency Formation Commission from 2000 – 2006 and was the agency’s chairman in 2003. He was appointed by the Turlock City Council to serve on the Stanislaus County Council of Governments from 1999 – 2000. In 2000, former California Governor Gray Davis appointed Lazar as local government representative to the California State Mandates Commission. His Term ended in 2005. In 1976, John Lazar served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional Page for the late B.F. Sisk. He was employed from 1979 – 1982 by former Congressman Tony Coelho and also had worked as a legislative assistant in Sacramento to the former State assembly Members Gary Condit and Jack O’Connell. Born and raised in Turlock, Lazar attended Keyes Elementary School, Brown Junior High School, and Turlock High School. He graduated from California State University, Stanislaus in 1981 and is employed as a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker Endsley and Associates of Turlock. Lazar resides in Turlock with his wife, Nellie, and their three sons. Amy Bublak Term Seated: 12/09/08 Expires: 2012* Ted Howze Term Seated: 12/12/06 Expires: 2010* Councilmember Ted Howze settled in Turlock seven years ago. He graduated from University of California, Davis and is a large animal Veterinarian. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching sports, and fishing with his sons. Ted belongs to Alpha Gamma Rho, a National Agriculture Fraternity, and numerous professional organizations. One of Councilmember Howze’s goals is to create quality jobs that will enhance the quality of the community. Mary Jackson Term Seated: 12/09/08 Expires: 2012* Kurt Spycher Term Seated: 12/12/06 Expires: 2010* Councilmember Kurt Spycher was born and raised in the Turlock area and is married and has two children. Kurt is a local farmer of almonds and peaches. His hobbies include riding motorcycles, and he is an active member of Monte Vista Chapel. Councilmember Spycher’s goals and passion for the City are supporting public safety and managing smart growth. Kurt believes in fostering an environment that allows local businesses to expand and help make Turlock attractive to new businesses. *Term will expire following the City Council’s confirmation of the official results of the November election.