Welcome to the Patterson Community Action Network

Walmart is pleased to introduce plans to build a new store in Patterson that will include everyday household items with the added convenience of a full-service grocery department that includes fresh and locally-grown fruits and vegetables, a bakery and deli as well as a pharmacy and outdoor garden center. Together, we can create new jobs, new sales tax revenue for city services and financial support for local charities.

We hope that you'll take the time to explore this website and its fact sheets to learn about the store's architectural design and energy efficient features -- and so much more.

Design subject to approval of the City of Patterson

IMPORTANT ACTION REQUEST - Join over 2,500 local residents in supporting a new Walmart store!
The City of Patterson is requesting public comments on the Walmart project and it is important for them to hear from you! Let them know about the benefits of shopping local, 300 jobs and new tax revenue for city services by clicking here.

August 12, 2010 – In a letter to the editor, local supporters write “Vote Yes for a Super Walmart.” Read the letter to the editor. You too can help bring Walmart to Patterson by writing a letter to the editor and the city council.

August 9, 2010 – Investor Place reports that “Wal-Mart Ranks as Most Generous Company” for contributing to charities and causes. Read the article | See the USA Today graph

July 29, 2010 – The Patterson Irrigator reports, “Upon completion, the study found that Walmart would be able to generate a sizeable amount of tax revenue that could be added to the city’s general fund. Each year, the store is estimated to generate about $751,000 in sales tax and $63,000 in costs to the city, creating an annual surplus of $688,000 for the city’s general fund in all.

An estimated 300 jobs would be created with the opening of the new store, as well, the fiscal analysis cites. As of May, full-time workers at California Walmart stores received an average hourly wage of $12.25 per hour, with the option of benefits, a Walmart official confirmed.”

Also reported, the City is accepting public comments on the project until September 7th. To voice your support, click here.

To Read More and Comment Online, click here.

June 26, 2010 – To read Merced Sun Star article “Wal-Mart wants time to determine if competitors might be supporting lawsuits,” click here.

June 25, 2010 – The Wall Street Journal, “Rival Chains Secretly Fund Opposition to Wal-Mart.” Click here to read.

June 18, 2010 - The Turlock Journal reports that ". . . now that the economy has gone sour and cities are desperately seeking new avenues of revenue and employment, at least one Turlock City Council member thinks the time has to come to reconsider the ban that bars big box stores from blooming up in Turlock’s fields." Read more.

June 7, 2010 - This past weekend, Walmart sponsored an informational booth at the Patterson Apricot Fiesta to introduce the community to the proposed store design and benefits. Many citing their frustration with having to drive some 30 minutes out of town to shop for everyday household items, filled out supporter cards. You too can help bring Walmart to Patterson by clicking here.