Here are some things to know about COVID-19 for Sunnyvale The governor asked people 65 and older to isolate themselves at home The County has banned gatherings of 100 or more people and restricted those with 35 or more The City is complying with the… Read More »Update on Covid-19 for Sunnyvale
I’ve been using Doodle to help coordinate calendars to find a mutually agreeable time to meet with me. The old link I’ve shared over the years has been retired and replaced with a new link! If you wish to schedule a meeting, here is the… Read More »New meeting request page
This year, SB50 was the primary topic of conversation. Rather than propose amendments, the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee voted to recommend to the League of California Cities Board to consider a “plan B” to help cities retain more control.
Sunnyvale was featured in a USA Today article published last week for our efforts to combat climate change. The article describes efforts of cities around the nation, but especially in California, to make homes less polluting when people perform day-to-day tasks like cooking. “No more… Read More »Reach codes and other measures to combat climate change
On Tuesday, Council will be deciding on the final map for the March 2020 ballot. Also, we’ll decide on the order the districts are elected. Council has heard some ideas from the public, but to get the conversation going more broadly, I am summarizing the… Read More »Which map and which districts go first?
Sunnyvale City Council approved the City’s Climate Action Playbook this week! The playbook has 6 strategies. 1) Promoting clean energy 2) Decarbonizing buildings 3) Decarbonizing transportation and sustainable land use 4) Managing resources sustainably 5) Empowering our community 6) Adapting to a changing climate Each… Read More »Climate Action Playbook – Getting Involved
The Silver Tsunami. One Google search takes you to its definition as “a metaphor used to describe population aging,” internet news articles worrying about “who will care for these aging Baby Boomers” and several calls-to-action for addressing the threat it poses. This looming phenomenon has… Read More »Worker Cooperatives Fight the Silver Tsunami
The Silver Tsunami. One Google search takes you to its definition as “a metaphor used to describe population aging,” internet news articles worrying about “who will care for these aging Baby Boomers” and several calls-to-action for addressing the threat it poses. This looming phenomenon has… Read More »Worker Cooperatives Fight the Silver Tsunami
The Silver Tsunami. One Google search takes you to its definition as “a metaphor used to describe population aging,” internet news articles worrying about “who will care for these aging Baby Boomers” and several calls-to-action for addressing the threat it poses. This looming phenomenon has… Read More »Worker Cooperatives Fight the Silver Tsunami
For the second year running, the Women’s Caucus of the League of California Cities honors women who have shaped their local communities through their tireless commitment. In Santa Clara County, Women’s Caucus Board members Hon. Nancy Smith and Hon. Ellen Kamei used a common nomination form.… Read More »Women of Persistence 2019: Winners Announced