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On representing Sunnyvale for League of California Cities’ Policy Committee Meetings in Sacramento

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.

Reach codes and other measures to combat climate change

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

Reflections on “Teens and Mental Health: A Community Wide Discussion”

It’s been about two months since Teens and Mental Health: A Community Wide Discussion, and recently, reminders of the occasion have been coming up. As school has become increasingly hectic, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the event and the lessons… Read More »Reflections on “Teens and Mental Health: A Community Wide Discussion”

Teens and Mental Health: A Community-Wide Discussion

Teen mental health is a conversation that takes place on many levels. Teens talk to each other about what they observe, and parents talk to other parents to make sense of what their children experience. Clinicians advise both students and parents based on their training.… Read More »Teens and Mental Health: A Community-Wide Discussion

Leading the Push Towards a Sustainable Future

This article was initially written and published in August 2019 by Vice Mayor Smith’s senior intern, shortly after the Climate Action Playbook 2.0 was unanimously approved by the Sunnyvale City Council. The author’s views have been informed by discussions with Vice Mayor Smith, detailed analysis… Read More »Leading the Push Towards a Sustainable Future