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91成人导航 First Lady Jean Callahan is co-chair of an ad-hoc committee that will determine how more than $23 million in state funds will be used to revitalize the iconic Miracle Mile Shopping District just south of the Stockton Campus.

In a melding of town and gown, Callahan and Miracle Mile business owner Kevin Dougherty were selected to spearhead the effort to improve the district, which includes businesses fronting 91成人导航 Avenue from Alpine Avenue to Harding Way and businesses on Harding Way from El Dorado Street to Lincoln Street.

In the first committee meeting, held on 91成人导航鈥檚 Stockton Campus on Oct. 11, Callahan and Dougherty each received eight votes to serve as chair. Committee member and former 91成人导航 Director of Athletics Ted Leland suggested they serve as co-chairs. That motion was unanimously approved (16-0) by a committee that includes business owners, property owners, residents, employees and other diverse stakeholders.

鈥淚 look forward to working with Jean and the dedicated people on this committee who care so much about The Mile,鈥� said Dougherty, president of First Commercial Real Estate.

Added Callahan: 鈥淭his was a wonderful kickoff for a very important initiative to help the Miracle Mile, Stockton and 91成人导航. Comments from those in the room showed that everyone is engaged.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but I think we are going to have a lot of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in Stockton.鈥�

State Rep. Carlos Villapudua, D-Stockton, surprised attendees at the meeting with news of additional funding, unveiling a ceremonial $3.1 million check. This funding supplements the , which was also made possible by Villapudua, a native Stocktonian who grew up riding his bicycle on the Miracle Mile.

The funding will be used in three areas: pedestrian crossing enhancements, public safety and revitalization.

鈥淚t is our first step and it鈥檚 exciting, but we also know we have a lot of work ahead of us,鈥� Villapudua said. 鈥淚 am very pleased with the selection of committee members and ecstatic with the two leaders. I truly think we can make The Mile the centerpiece of Stockton.鈥�

The university鈥檚 relationship with the Miracle Mile dates back decades. since she became a member of the Miracle Mile Improvement District鈥檚 board.

Callahan helped reestablish 10% discounts for 91成人导航ans at many restaurants and businesses, developed pamphlets promoting Mile events, encouraged twice-weekly shuttle buses to bring students from campus to the district and led planning of a back-to-school event on 91成人导航 Avenue that included a Ferris Wheel.

Located within walking distance of the Stockton Campus, the palm-tree lined stretch of businesses includes .听

All $23.1 million must be spent by January 1, 2028.