Lodi Gets New Historical Building For County Services

LODI- San Joaquin County Assesor Steve Bestolarides and County Supervisor Steve Ding were on site to celebrate Lodi’s new County Service Center. The aim is to bring local Government closer to community for north County residents who will now be able to get additional access to County Services without having to travel to Stockton.

The new County hub is set to open in Lodi’s downtown. San Joaquin County purchased the formerLodi Christian Life Building located at 322 W. Elm Street next to Lodi City Hall in the heart of downtown. The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Bestolarides will have a satellite office in the building and will be able to provide recordings, passports, and vital records among other services.

Bestolarides stated he also has a vision to see additional county departments having a stronger presence in the north County facility as well.

The center will also provide a space for weddings in one of the most historically significant buildings in Lodi. “This new facility is more than a building. It’s a commitment to helping our community,” said Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Bestolarides, who collaborated with District Four Supervisor Steve Ding to bring the North County Government Center to Lodi. “I am proud to see this vision finally come to fruition and the positive impact it will have on our community.”

“We are bringing government to the people, saving our community time and trouble. Residents will no longer need to take time from their workday to drive to the county building in Stockton for routine government business,” said Supervisor Steve Ding. “Now they can quickly take care of their business and have lunch in downtown Lodi.”

Work is underway to make the building ADA compliant and upgrade the IT infrastructure to accommodate multiple county departments. The building is estimated to be open for business by the 2nd quarter of 2027. #lodi #woodbridge