Con Fire personnel place the shooting victim into an ambulance on E. 6th Street early Monday afternoon Nov. 19, 2024. Photos by Allen D. Payton
City’s 15th homicide this year, 24th shooting since Sept. 2; police ask public’s help to ID suspect
By Lt. John Fortner, Antioch Police Field Services Division
At 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, the Antioch Police Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a gunshot in the 30 block of East 6th Street with a male victim down on the ground.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located a man outside, suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound, later reported as to his chest. The officers immediately administered first aid and called emergency medical personnel to respond. Once the Contra Costa Fire Protection District paramedics arrived, they took over lifesaving efforts. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to the scene to assist with the investigation and to determine what and where the shooting occurred. One officer looked for shell casings in the street near the home and said the man appeared to be in his 30’s.
Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and residents in the area and are working to identify any suspects or persons of interest. The investigation is still active, and evidence is being collected.
We urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area to come forward. Your information could be vital in solving this case.
According to the department’s Crime Statistics it is the 15th homicide in Antioch this year and the 24th shooting since Sept. 2. But it’s the first shooting outside of the Sycamore corridor and Cavallo Road/E. 18th Street area, which the city council’s Violence Reduction Initiative, approved last month, is focused on.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441, email a tip to tips@antiochca.gov, or the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6925. You may also text-a-tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.
The high-speed chase ended in a crash of the suspect’s vehicle on the Loveridge Road overpass in Pittsburg on Saturday night, Nov. 16, 2024. Source: CHP Golden Gate Air Operations video screenshot
Saturday night, Nov. 16, 2024, Antioch PD, with incredible support from the California Highway Patrol and the Kensington Police Department, conducted a proactive enforcement detail targeting crime hot spots across our city. Here’s a recap of the evening’s efforts:
Cavallo Road/18th Street Pursuit: Officers attempted to stop an Infiniti, but the driver failed to yield, resulting in a pursuit that reached speeds of over 110 MPH. Thanks to CHP – Golden Gate Division Air Operations Air 37, officers were able to back off the pursuit, allowing the air unit to monitor the vehicle from the sky. This approach significantly enhanced safety for both our officers and the public, while still maintaining control of the situation. The pursuit ended on the Loveridge Road overpass, where the vehicle crashed into a wall. All occupants fled on foot but were quickly apprehended by Antioch PD and CHP officers. The vehicle, identified as an unreported stolen, was recovered, and the driver was booked at Juvenile Hall. (See surveillance video)
Sycamore Square Patrols: Officers observed light foot and vehicle traffic in Sycamore Square, Peppertree and Lemontree areas. During one of the evening’s first traffic stops, officers recovered an occupied stolen vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and booked at the County Jail.
Additional Patrols: Officers checked the W. 10th Street and D Street/20th Street areas with no unusual activity reported. Patrols returned to the 18th Street corridor for further vehicle stops.
Stats from the Night:
Traffic Stops: 54
Citations Issued: 7
Felony Arrests: 4
Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 4
Narcotics Seized: 16.2 grams of Meth
Thanks to our increased officer numbers and the continued cooperation of our partner agencies, these proactive patrols will continue into the future to ensure a sustained focus on community safety.
A special thank you to CHP and KPD for their continued partnership!
Focusing on crime hot spots and working collaboratively helps keep our community safe. Thank you for your trust and support!
Antioch Police investigate a second of two shootings on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, that occurred at Sycamore Square. Source: video screenshots from unknown source
22nd and 23rd shootings in city since Sept. 2nd
By Lt. Joe Njoroge #7052, Antioch Police Field Services Division
ShotSpotter technology alerted Antioch police officers to a pair of shootings that appear to be connected.
On Monday November 18th, 2024, at approximately 3:26 PM, Antioch police received a ShotSpotter activation indicating multiple shots around Spanos Street and Mahogany Way. Approximately three minutes later, a second ShotSpotter activation was received, reporting multiple shots from the 1000 block of Sycamore Drive.
Officers responded to both locations and determined the shootings were related. At the scene of the first shooting, it was determined that two to three suspects in one vehicle had shot at two victims who were inside another vehicle. The two victims, as 25-year-old male and 35-year-old female, were uninjured, and the suspects fled the scene.
At the scene of the second shooting, officers were unable to locate any victims. However, shortly thereafter, a third victim, a 27-year-old man, arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Through the investigation, it was determined that the third victim was present at the scene of the second shooting. The 27-year-old victim is in stable condition and is expected to survive.
This case is in the preliminary stages, and the names of the parties involved are not being released at this time. If you have any information related to this case, please email the Antioch Police Department at tips@antiochca.gov.
They were the 22nd and 23rd shootings in Antioch since Sept. 2nd and the fifth and sixth since the city council approved the Violence Reduction Initiative focused on both the Sycamore corridor and Cavallo Road neighborhood. Of the total, 20 shootings have occurred in the Sycamore corridor.
A Republic Services garbage auditor inspects a garbage bin on Vista Court in Antioch and left behind a two-sided notice for the resident. Photos courtesy of a resident who chose to remain anonymous.
Began January 2024 following 2016 state law to “address climate change impacts” from Methane, other greenhouse gases
“There have not been any contamination charges or citations issued for residential service at this point. Beginning in 2025, we will be working in conjunction with the City Attorney and Code Enforcement regarding city action to achieve compliance…” – City Manager Bessie Scott
Learn what goes in which bin
By Allen D. Payton
An Antioch resident who contacted the Herald last week, but chose not to be identified, wrote, “thought everyone should know that the City of Antioch has hired Auditors from Republic Services (the City’s garbage collection company) to inspect, take pics, and tag recycle, garbage, yard bins that do not have the correct items. Yesterday morning I woke to a lady auditing my neighborhood and tagging with an informational “oops” tag of bins with wrong items. The lady said she will be back in 60 days to inspect bins again and at that time if items are not placed correctly a ticket with a fine will be given to the household.
I have pictures. I spoke to the Republic Services auditor she was very informative, very nice, and my can happened to be correct (from what she saw) but, almost all my neighbors got tagged and no one knew about this….
I don’t know if this is a kind of story you do, but I just thought our city should be aware…..
I’m not sure how the fines and hiring an auditor works, but I thought the city council should hire someone to clean the garbage laying around our as opposed to tagging & fining residents
Maybe there is more behind this, I’m not sure… but all my neighbors were upset…. A lot of us don’t really understand how to properly dispose of items ….
Like for example we use paper plates in my home, I’ve been placing them in brown recycling….. the auditor said this is wrong and I will be fined next month. Paper plates with food should be in the green container loose not in any plastic bag…..
So again the lady/ auditor was very informative but I just think many people including myself are not aware of proper disposal
Oh also 60 days, would be when our new Mayor starts which I am super happy he got elected (thank you Lord!! Welcome to our new Mayor Ron!!))
But he will probably start the new year with people questioning why they have fines…
Thank you.”
Source: Republic Services
City Manager Explains Program
Questions were sent to staff for both Republic Services and the City, including City Manager Bessie Scott, Department of Public Safety and Community Resources Director Tasha Johnson and Environmental Resources Coordinator Julie Haas-Wajdowicz, asking about the audit, for details and who on the City staff should residents contact with questions and concerns.
City Manager Scott responded with the following, “Please note that pursuant to California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383), the City of Antioch is required to conduct these route reviews and contamination audits, as well as issue Notices of Violations and fines should contamination persist. Note that Republic began this audit process in January 2024 for residential service, thus we are slated to wrap up our first year of audits. Republic Services, in partnership with the City, has been educating residents around these regulations with “Oops!” tags, and if the issue persists, follow-up contact and reinspection is initiated. In addition to this education and outreach, a post on Nextdoor went out citywide when the program first began in January of this year. There have not been any contamination charges or citations issued for residential service at this point.
“Republic is also conducting this audit for commercial accounts, and contamination charges do occur when recycling or organics containers must service as garbage.
I will work with Julie and liaise with Republic to discuss what additional education and outreach is needed so that customers feel like they know how to sort garbage- as we do not want our neighbors to feel unable to do this as noted below.
According to that webpage, “California State Senate Bill (SB) 1383 was adopted in September 2016 and went into effect in 2022. It establishes 2 statewide targets to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants by reducing the amount of organic waste disposed of in landfills.
The 2 statewide targets are:
Reduce organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025.
Rescue at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food to donate to Californians in need by 2025.
Successful implementation at the local level will take effort on all parts in the City of Antioch and the community. Please visit this page for program updates and information.
SB 1383 primarily aims to achieve a sharp reduction in the generation of Methane & other harmful greenhouse gases that result from the decomposition of organic materials disposed of in landfills. Organic materials are all materials that come from plants and some materials that come from animals including all food waste, disposable paper products and yard trimmings. The State of California is mandating these reductions to address climate change impacts such as extreme heat, drought, and forest fires.”
State Senator Steve Glazer voted for the bill while then-Assemblyman Jim Frazier voted against it, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.
Jurisdictions must begin enforcement of SB 1383 compliant programs on or before January 1, 2024.
Inspections and Monitoring
Jurisdictions must conduct inspections and monitor for compliance. Jurisdictions may identify a designee to fulfill these obligations.
Recordkeeping
Jurisdictions must maintain all documentation of inspections and enforcement in the Implementation Record
Penalties
14 CCR section 18997.2 requires jurisdictions to impose the following penalties:
$50 – $100 per violation for the first violation
$100 – $200 per violation if the entity is found in violation a second time for the same violation within one year of the first levied penalty
$250 – $500 per violation if the entity is found in violation for any additional violations of the same section within one year of the most recent penalty
In addition to penalties, jurisdictions may also take actions, such as revoking, suspending, or denying a:
Permit
Registration
License or
Other authorization consistent with local requirements.
As with all SB 1383 regulations, jurisdictions must meet the minimum requirements, but may also implement additional, more stringent requirements.
According to the Best Best & Krieger law firm, “Under the SB 1383 regulations, if a local jurisdiction fails to adopt enforceable mechanisms (ordinances, franchise agreements, etc.) to implement the SB 1383 regulations by Jan. 1, 2022, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) can impose administrative civil penalties against the jurisdiction. Penalties vary based on the severity of the violation. Violations that substantially deviate from the SB 1383 regulations are considered to be major and will result in penalties between $7,500 and $10,000 per violation per day.
Major violations may include violations that are knowing, willful or intentional, or chronic violations. Specific major violations by a jurisdiction include:
Failure to have any ordinance or similar enforceable mechanism for organic waste disposal reduction and edible food recovery
Failure to have a provision in a contract, agreement or other authorization that requires a hauler to comply with SB 1383 regulations
Failure to have an edible food recovery program
Failure to have the required SB 1383 implementation records
Implementation or enforcement of any ordinance, policy, procedure, condition or initiative prohibited by SB 1383 regulations
Failure to submit reports to CalRecycle regarding its implementation and compliance with SB 1383 regulations”
UPDATE 2: City Manager Scott later shared, “we are not punitive, and our enforcement mechanisms strive for (and encourage) voluntary compliance- not delving out fines.”
Departing AUSD Board Trustees Hack and Lewis were presented with their official portraits during the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, Lewis by Acting Superintendent Dr. Rob Martinez as their fellow trustees look on. Sources: (Left) video screenshot, (right) courtesy of Dr. Clyde Lewis.
Lewis announces scholarships for 2 students, grants for 2 staff members from personal funds
By Allen D. Payton
During the regular meeting of the Antioch School Board on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, Area 3 Trustee Dr. Clyde Lewis and Area 4 Trustee Gary Hack offered farewell remarks as the next meeting will be for the new board members to be seated. That will be Olga Comos-Smith in Area 4 who defeated Hack in his run for a fourth term on the board and is expected to be Dee Brown who continues to lead Scott Bergerhouse in Area 3, replacing Lewis.
Lewis was elected in 2020 in his second run for the board. At one point Lewis was considered a possible candidate for Mayor of Antioch or city council. He also chose not to seek either of those positions. Hack previously served from 2010-14, then lost for re-election and came back in 2016 and won two consecutive terms.
In a post on Lewis’ official Facebook page Wednesday night he wrote, “Tonight is bittersweet. While I decided not run for re-election, I am saddened by the realization that I will no longer be a school board member. The past 4 years have been filled with many ups and downs, joys and stresses. I have lost a lot, but have learned a great deal. I want to thank the community who believed in me enough to elect me, and I hope my service lived up to your expectations. I look forward to continuing to work with the school district and am excited for the future of our community.” He tagged it with #TrusteeLewis#AntiochUnifiedSchoolDistrict#loveofcommunity
AUSD Board Area 3 Trustee Dr. Clyde Lewis with is official photo, flowers and a card from the district offers his “shakabra – hang loose” hand gesture, following his final meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Photo courtesy of Clyde Lewis.
About Hack, Acting Superintendent Dr. Rob Martinez said, “He has served as president three times. He has brought tremendous years of service to the district and we’re very grateful for his time on the board, for the work that he has done for the children of this community.”
Martinez said about Lewis, “We’re also recognizing Dr. Clyde Lewis. He has served as president for one time and as vice president for one time and, again has made a focus of working to expand opportunities for many of our students in relation to their technical skills, career and technical, having opportunities to grow.”
“We thank you both your tremendous leadership,” the superintendent added. “We would all like to thank you and appreciate your service to the board.”
Each were then presented with their official photos that hung on the wall inside the District offices.
Hernandez said, “If there’s one thing that I respect more than anything about both of these people up here, it’s that they’re both up here doing the work. It really does take an extra step of leadership to step into the area and try to do what’s best for students.”
“So, I appreciate you being up here,” he continued. “I appreciate all the years that you’ve given to the school district, to our students, here. I appreciate the ideas you brought forth, the perspective that you bring and I hope you continue to share that with the community.”
Board Vice President and Area 5 Trustee Mary Rocha spoke next saying while looking at Lewis, “One of things I find amazing is your knowledge and what I’ve always said to him, ‘you should be a professor.’ He should be at the college level. He just has that ability and knowledge. And I look forward to the ROTC because you brought it forward and I think that’s a wonderful thing for our district. I admire you and I thank you very much. It’s nice to get to know your fellow person because. I’m happy to have known you and to be with you and I don’t want to lose track of you.”
“And then Gary, over there, we go back so many years,” she continued having mentioned Hack was a teacher at Sutter Elementary where her son attended. “A lot of you don’t know but he’s my deacon at my church. So, he has so many hats that he wears. It’s just one of those things where we built a relationship and we don’t have to say much to each other because we already know. Thank you very much, Gary.”
Area 2 Trustee Dr. Jag Lathan spoke about her colleagues last saying, “I just want to thank you all, both Trustee Hack and Trustee Dr. Lewis for your work. This not easy work at all. But it’s really good work and I hope that you both have some really good time off and you can enjoy in other ways service to our students. So, thank you.”
Hack’s Parting Comments
Trustee Hack was the first of the two departing board members to speak saying, “Actually, it surprises me that as time goes by I came to Antioch when I was in my mid-twenties. I had hair and a beard. And I moved to this brand new elementary school called Sutter. That’s where I spent a lot of my life. I just loved teaching. I love that age of kids.” Pointing toward Rocha he said, “Mary’s one of the first parents I ever ran into not that I’ve known her this long. But it’s this experience. I did the union stuff, I did the bargaining stuff. I got into all that stuff. But the reality is just the kids.”
“I still love going to activities at schools and seeing the kids do spelling bees or play football, or do whatever they do,” Hack continued. “I said, ‘you know? Education. Fantastic.’ And I’m just lucky to be in that situation for so many years.”
Lewis Offers Farewell Speech
During his public comments at the beginning of the Board meeting Lewis said, “I have a prepared speech because I’m kind of a nerd that way. “He then said, “Good evening, everyone. This is my final school board meeting, and I want to take a moment to reflect on my time serving this community.
When I initially ran for this position eight years ago (actually he ran six years), I did so to be a voice for students, teachers, staff, and families. I wanted to ensure our schools had the resources and support they needed to provide an excellent education for all. Looking back, I am proud to say we have made great strides in achieving that vision.
Together, we have increased funding for classroom supplies, upgraded technology in our schools, and expanded mental health resources for students. We have also worked hard to strengthen relationships with our teachers’ union, custodial staff, and administration – recognizing that a collaborative approach benefits everyone.
Most importantly, we’ve kept students at the center of every decision. Their success has been and will always be the driving force behind the work we do.
As a final gesture, I’m honored to announce that a few scholarships are being awarded today. As I have mentioned, I lost a close personal friend in my senior year of high school. This friend had everything needed to make it. He was smart and had interpersonal skills and ambition. He did not get the chance to receive this type of scholarship, so I would like to honor his legacy by supporting a young person whose teachers believe he would use these funds as a springboard to a bright future. While I recognize these funds will not eliminate all college costs, I hope they can help. Also, during my board tenure, I lost my mother. The second scholarship to be in her honor. She worked tirelessly as a campus security during her career, in addition to all the effort she put into raising my siblings and me. To honor her legacy, I am giving a small scholarship to our hard-working staff. Lastly, I would like to give a small scholarship to our hard-working teachers, who develop the minds of our young people, which is noble beyond words. In sum, the scholarship breakdown will be:
Two (2) $200 scholarships for graduating seniors
A $100 scholarship for an outstanding teacher
A $100 scholarship for a deserving member of our custodial staff
These scholarships are a small way to recognize the incredible contributions of our students, educators, and support staff. They are the lifeblood of our district, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to serve alongside all of you.
Thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of Antioch’s youth. I know the district will continue to thrive under the incoming board’s leadership. It has been a privilege to be part of this journey, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.
God bless Antioch Unified School District, and may we continue to shape the next generation of leaders.”
Details on Scholarships
On Thursday, Nov. 14, Lewis posted again providing more details about the scholarships, two in honor of a friend who died while they were in high school and his mother, who passed during his term on the school board.
He wrote, “As I mentioned last night, as a final gesture, I’m honored to be in position to offer a few final scholarships. When I was a senior in high school, I lost a close personal friend. This friend had everything needed to make it. He was smart, had interpersonal skills and ambition. He did not get the chance to receive this type of scholarship, so I would like to honor Tracey Kareem Smith’s legacy by supporting a young person that their teachers believe would use these funds as a springboard to a bright future. While I recognize these funds will not eliminate all college costs, I hope they can help.
“Also, during my board tenure, I lost my mother. I would like the second scholarship to be in her honor. She worked tirelessly as a campus security during her career, in addition to all the effort she put into raising my siblings and me. So, to honor the legacy of Jamesetta Watson, I would like to provide a small scholarship to our hard-working staff. “Lastly, I would like to provide a small scholarship to our hardworking teachers, who aid in the development of our young people, which is noble beyond words.”
At the end of the meeting Lewis said he plans to distribute the scholarships at the end of the school year.
Asked later if the funds were left over from his campaign account, Lewis said, “they’ll be out of my own pocket.”
Final Comments
“I’m still going to continue to do the work and be in the community. So, thank you all for having me these last four years,” he added.
“It’s been fun. Six decades since I entered this district,” Hack stated. “I’m still here and next board meeting I may be out there watching you.”
Board President Antonio Hernandez, who was re-elected with no opposition to the Trustee Area 1 seat in the Nov. 5th election, then offered final coments about his departing colleagues, “I want to end my comments by saying how important school boards are and how underappreciated they can be. I know there’s a lot of work and time spent.”
“We make a lot of really important decisions here and over the past four years, Trustee Lewis, Trustee Hack you all helped make really, really, very valuable decisions and again, very often so overlooked,” he continued. “But there’s a lot of power, there’s a lot of trust, a lot of responsibility to the community, there.”
“So, again appreciate the time you all served here, on the board,” Hernandez added.
Hack is a retired teacher from the district and the former president of the Antioch Education Association, the local teachers’ union. Dr. Clyde Henry Lewis, Jr. will continue working as an Executive Coach through his business, Onessis International, and as a part-time Faculty Lecturer at U.C. Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
“the APOA is excited to work with the incoming council members”
The Antioch Police Officers Association would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the members of the City Council who are departing their positions. As we transition to a new chapter in our local government, we acknowledge their hard work and efforts.
Looking ahead, the APOA is excited to work with the incoming council members. We are optimistic about the new leadership and their commitment to prioritizing public safety in our city.
Given the findings of the recent Grand Jury report and the serious allegations of sexual harassment, it is clear that Mayor Hernandez-Thorpe’s tenure has been marked by controversial behavior that has negatively impacted our community. The APOA looks forward to a future under Mayor Ron Bernal, who we believe will bring a renewed focus on transparency, accountability and effective governance.
The APOA is dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance public safety, improve community relations, and ensure that our officers have the resources they need to effectively serve the public. We look forward to collaborating with the new council to implement strategies that will contribute to the overall safety and quality of life in Antioch.
We encourage the community to engage with their new representatives and participate in discussions that shape the future of our city. Together, we can build a stronger, safer Antioch for everyone.
According to “Mental Health America” in 2024, one in four adults with mental distress couldn’t get help because they couldn’t afford it. In hopes of helping people in Antioch to be able to afford help with their mental health if they want it, I am sharing this information with you.
I sadly had a friend who could not afford to get the help they needed with their anxiety and self-medicated themselves with alcohol to numb it. They died young after being run over by a car while walking in the middle of a busy road at night while drunk. I always wondered if they wouldn’t have turned to alcohol, and died young if they had been able to get the help they needed with their anxiety.
We often write-off our anxiety as stress and call it “normal”, as if there is no way to escape our discomfort due to the day and age we live in. There is a difference between stress and anxiety just as there is a difference between getting sad and having depression. Most importantly, we can help ourselves to start to feel better regardless of what we call our emotional discomfort.
It is obvious that we are injured when we have a broken leg and can just barely limp along with a cast on crutches. It is easy for all people to see when someone has a broken leg, but sometimes only we know if we are hurting emotionally. When we have a broken dream, promise, relationship or heart, regrets that won’t leave us alone or failures that continue to haunt us, we can feel just as hurt or worse than if we had a broken leg.
An analysis appearing in 2011 in the journal Psychiatric Times reports that up until that year over 20 studies had examined brain changes after therapy for depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and trauma disorders like PTSD; all found that therapy changes the brain as much as psychiatric medication. Please note that I am not in any way telling people who need medication to not take it.
There are local mental health therapists, who take various types of health insurance, provide free services and sliding scale services to help people to cope regardless of their income levels. If time is a stressor, you may be able to find a therapist who can help you with regular phone calls or telehealth meetings. California State Licensed therapists go through 8+ years of college education in order to practice in the state of California, often a testament to their desire to help you feel better. In closing, please remember that all people experience challenges at points in their lives and there is no shame in asking for help.
Here is the contact information for some of the free, low-cost, sliding scale therapy services and crisis hotlines available to Antioch, California residents:
3727 Sunset Lane, Antioch, CA 94509, (925) 778-1667
9) The Crisis Center’s Crisis Lines
Provide crisis and suicide intervention, emotional support, counseling and resource information for Contra Costa County. This program provides 24/7 Support via Call or Text. If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, please call 211 or 800-833-2900 or text ‘‘HOPE” to 20121 now. Doing so will quickly put you in touch with one of the program’s call specialists.
Citizens of the Year, Business of the Year, Youth of the Year, Non-profit of the Year
At 6:00 p.m. on Friday March 28, 2025, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce will host our annual Gala and Awards Ceremony. The Chamber is pleased to open nominations for 2024 in the following categories: Citizen of the Year for Most Impact for the Year, Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement, Business of the Year, Youth of the Year and Non-profit of the Year.
Nomination forms must be completed and received by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce no later than 5 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025.
