Strong communities are built through good governance and community leadership. At Redwood Public Law we proudly serve California as City Attorney to 16 cities and general counsel to 30 special districts and nonprofits. 409 13th St., Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 721-3210 info@redwoodpubliclaw.com redwoodpubliclaw.com Confidently Navigate California Public Law. location.“We’re less expensive than most of the Bay Area,” he notes, adding that businesses are drawn to the city’s proximity to UC Berkeley, UCSF, Stanford, and Silicon Valley. The city’s transportation options also enhance its appeal. “With two BART stations serving the city, you can reach downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Berkeley by train rides of between 25 to 35 minutes,” the mayor says. A GREEN INITIATIVE ROOTED IN COMMUNITY San Leandro’s climate action targets policy while involving the entire community. Mayor González proudly recounts a key initiative from 2023, where the city planted over 1,000 trees. “It was a true community effort,” he says, noting that volunteers from local schools and neighborhoods joined city staff to bring the project to life.The city handled the heavy lifting—literally—by digging the holes while volunteer arborists shared their expertise.“It wasn’t just about planting a tree. It was about teaching people how to do it themselves,” he explains. The initiative was an environmental effort and a way to engage residents in a broader conversation about sustainability. “It was a win-win-win,” says Mayor González, referring to the project’s ability to combine the city’s climate goals with residents’ enthusiasm and state funding to fight climate change. The trees themselves will contribute to long-term benefits like cleaner air, cooler streets, and more shaded areas across the city. While the immediate benefit is the 1,000 trees 215 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 SAN LEANDRO, CA
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