Summary
The first General Vang Pao memorial park in the nation — in North Merced's Bellevue Ranch — got its $986,977 construction contract, with councilmembers celebrating the city's Lao community partnership.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$986,977 construction contract for Phase 1.
Bellevue Ranch and North Merced families gaining a new park and memorial space.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Recreation & Parks Commission — September 28, 2026
The Aletha June Playground and General Vang Pao Memorial are under construction with a ribbon cutting set for November 7 at 1 p.m., driven by a state Arts in Parks grant deadline. The intricate memorial design has taken extra time.
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — May 4, 2026
The first General Vang Pao memorial park in the nation — in North Merced's Bellevue Ranch — got its $986,977 construction contract, with councilmembers celebrating the city's Lao community partnership.
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