Manteca Police Chief for many years and longtime mayor Willie Weatherford has been tapped to lead the Yule time parade through the streets of Manteca this year as its grand marshal. He’ll be joined by State Senator Cathleen Galgiani and San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar.The line of march is slated to begin on Yosemite Avenue at 6 p.m. and is expected to draw throngs of Mantecans – from the youngest to the oldest – to see Santa make his first appearance in the community. Weatherford will be there with his traditional wave and wink of the eye.Weatherford served on the city council for six years and was elevated to the seat of the mayor for 12 additional years through scores of agenda items that came before the council.