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by Jessica Dickinson Goodman
August 12, 2017

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Sunnyvale commits to be a safe place for dialog. To be part of the conversations, please join the Sunnyvale Unity list on the City’s subscription page. That way you will get email notifications of upcoming virtual townhall meetings. #BLM #SunnyvaleListens

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Sunnyvale Black Lives Matter protest

As we prepare for a peaceful demonstration in Sunn

As we prepare for a peaceful demonstration in Sunnyvale on Friday, remember that Sunnyvale youth stands for equality, safety, respect, and inclusion.

#blacklivesmatter #sotd #blm #unitedforafaireconom

#blacklivesmatter #sotd #blm #unitedforafaireconomy @faireconomy

#blacklivesmatter #sotd #blm #unitedforafaireconom

#blacklivesmatter #sotd #blm #unitedforafaireconomy @faireconomy

Today, I received several messages from concerned

Today, I received several messages from concerned Sunnyvale residents. They asked good questions Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety policies or they expressed fear of retaliation or harassment. It concerns me that residents worry that Sunnyvale DPS is not every resident's ally in these tumultuous times. I wish all residents of Sunnyvale - and of the country - to feel safe, protected, and at peace.
While I'm distressed to hear of the concerns, I also acknowledge that the fact that people are reaching out through the act of writing emails shows me that we all have hope for the future and for impact elected leaders can have.

To that shared goal - of coming out of this turmoil - I want to reassure readers here about what I can do as a City leader.

Last August, the governor signed AB 392, which went into effect in January, that greatly restricts public safety officers in California from using deadly force. Last fall, I went through the Sunnyvale Citizens Public Safety Academy where the Sunnyvale DPS showed us how they use non-lethal means to break up crowds and to restrain people without harming them. The picture below is not from a riot but from a demonstration to explain their work to a group of citizens.

Sunnyvale has internal measures in place, and also procedures for people to express their concerns when public safety officers do not act in a exemplary way. I'll put links in the comments to the page of Sunnyvale DPS policies, including a very extensive 900-page policy manual that no doubt contains body camera policies a very transparent description of our public safety policies and a link to their page where you can express your concerns (or compliments). Please rest assured that Council makes sure that Sunnyvale Department of public safety is equipped and trained to protect citizens from looters and has measures in place to prevent misconduct and address it promptly if it happens.
If you would like to discuss your ideas and concerns, please feel free to contact me at 408-455-8672, send an email to council@sunnyvale.ca.gov or message me.

Sunnyvale is a city of people with diverse backgrounds. I work toward the day we all share that strength in heal

Another garden picture! A swallowtail butterfly st

Another garden picture! A swallowtail butterfly stopped by ❤️

Thanks to one of my Sunnyvale friends - who hosted

Thanks to one of my Sunnyvale friends - who hosted a rock-painting “happy hour” yesterday, I have my first whimsical element in my first garden.
Can you spot the rock? In the garden, I mean?
That was a lot more fun than I expected. I ❤️ having creative friends!

She, in turn, was inspired by some “enhanced rocks” she found on her neighborhood walks.
Sunnyvale is the best!

“State of the Dream 2020 makes it abundantly cle

“State of the Dream 2020 makes it abundantly clear that entrenched racism and sexism is fostering and sustaining deep and yawning economic inequities in the U.S. This well-rounded report provides us with research, stories, interviews and a practical resource through a popular education workshop that helps us fight for a fair economy and ensures all of us can thrive.
— Anne Price

Proud to to be a sponsor of the United for a Fair Economy State of the Dream report 2020 released today
#SOD2020 #StateOfTheDream and #FairEconomy

“State of the Dream 2020 makes it abundantly cle

“State of the Dream 2020 makes it abundantly clear that entrenched racism and sexism is fostering and sustaining deep and yawning economic inequities in the U.S. This well-rounded report provides us with research, stories, interviews and a practical resource through a popular education workshop that helps us fight for a fair economy and ensures all of us can thrive.
— Anne Price

Proud to to be a sponsor of the @faireconomy State of the Dream report 2020
#SOD2020 #StateOfTheDream and #FairEconomy.

This month is Affordable Housing Month thanks to @

This month is Affordable Housing Month thanks to @svathome . The fine folks there are seeking #BeMyNeighbor stories to commemorate #AHM2020
So I will tell you about Vimala.
Vimala and I met through the Leadership Sunnyvale Alumni organization and had many adventures together. She lived just down the street & and she’d cook dinner for us sometimes. I was heartbroken when she was displaced due to high rents. We see each other only rarely now. But we still love each other.

Each day @sunnyvales

Each day @sunnyvales

Eight years ago, as incoming Rotary Club president

Eight years ago, as incoming Rotary Club president, I want to Thailand for the Rotary International convention. Afterwards, I went to Bali with some friends. This collage is from that day eight years ago.
In reading Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, I learned that Barak Obama wrote his book Dreams of My Father in a rental house in Bali for three months. I can tell you I would LOVE ❤️ to write my memoir in Bali, too. It was fabulous.
I don’t know when we can travel freely again. I’m glad I got to see it at least once.

It’s so nice to run into other couples on our wa

It’s so nice to run into other couples on our walks. We haven’t seen this pair for a few days - usually they hang out near Ponderosa Elementary. We ran into them just down the street.

Here is a montage of my plant-growing progress. Tw

Here is a montage of my plant-growing progress. Two weeks of daily waterings!

Looks inviting after a few miles walking. I like w

Looks inviting after a few miles walking. I like when people put benches near the sidewalk so people can rest isle they need to.

Filed my paperwork to run for Sunnyvale mayor toda

Filed my paperwork to run for Sunnyvale mayor today - a gorgeous May day.

Filed my paperwork to run for Sunnyvale mayor toda

Filed my paperwork to run for Sunnyvale mayor today - a gorgeous May day.

A secure, safe, and affordable home is more import

A secure, safe, and affordable home is more important than ever. Now is the time to be a good neighbor & support affordable housing! Thanks @svathome!
#BeMyNeighbor #AffordableHousingMonth #AHM2020

This May, learn what you can do to make SV a more affordable place to live for all of our neighbors at bit.ly/svhousingmonth2020

Construction is underway at this place on ECR near

Construction is underway at this place on ECR near Poplar - next Monday, more construction sites will be coming back online thanks to extended - and updated - orders from the county health dept. #backtowork

‪Check out my intern’s insights on the role of

‪Check out my intern’s insights on the role of teens and social media during this time of physical separation - Virtual Reality https://nancysmith.org/2020/04/28/virtual-reality/ via @smith4sunnyvale‬

I planted this aloe plant in about 1996. It belong

I planted this aloe plant in about 1996. It belonged to a friend who passed away. It would be nice if I could learn how to propagate it.
Matt loved that plant and would have liked to share it.

They always seem glad to see me. My welcoming comm

They always seem glad to see me. My welcoming committee in our back yard.

Buildings aglow in the sunrise

Buildings aglow in the sunrise

Is this a pile of beautiful red feathers or a very

Is this a pile of beautiful red feathers or a very healthy and happy plant? Both, maybe!

Look who I saw on the news today! @rendon63rd and

Look who I saw on the news today! @rendon63rd and @annie_v._lam! Thanks for your service ❤️ https://www.foxla.com/the-issue-is/the-issue-is-top-policymakers-weigh-in-on-coronavirus

Lots of people are hanging out in Ponderosa Park.

Lots of people are hanging out in Ponderosa Park. Seems like more people come out for exercise every day!

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I ❤️ seeing a profusion of plants - especially

I ❤️ seeing a profusion of plants - especially when some of them are flowering

If you are an essential worker who needs child car

If you are an essential worker who needs child care for your family, check out the new Santa Clara County Office of Education @santaclarasccoe website that lists child care options. The site guides you through eligibility for subsidized and non subsidized care options.

https://www.sccoe.org/covid-19/childcare/Pages/childcare-essential.aspx

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Sunshine, shadows and roses! 🌹

Happy earth day! 🌍

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Sun, shadows and roses! 🌹
Happy Earth Day!

Seen while walking - people have tableaux of rocks

Seen while walking - people have tableaux of rocks, plants and flowers in their lawns which I find charming. Like this one! #sunnyvalecalifornia

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