FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

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FY 2022 - 23 and 2023 - 24 Accomplishments

• Participated in regular meetings with Santa Clara County City Managers Association (SCCCMA), County of Santa Clara, Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Operational Area Council, Gilroy, South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF), and South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA). Served/serving as the Board Chair of California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System, a Joint Powers Authority offering a pooled local investment program for public agencies. • Active member of the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Audit Committee. • Presented at and/or attended the Cal Cities New Mayor ’ s and Council Members Academy, City Managers Conference, and Annual Conference. • Spoke at the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) and attended International City/County Management Association (ICMA) annual conferences. • Supported the City ’ s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Taskforce efforts. • Worked with NextGen of Silicon Valley and Cal International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to develop the Emerging Leaders Talent Development Program. • Served on the Santa Clara Countywide LAFCO Fire Services Review Technical Advisory Committee. • Continue to further Council ’ s ongoing priorities to sustain a safe, inclusive, socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and an economically sound community. • Ensure departments maintain focus on cost containment and continue to actively pursue County, State, and Federal funding. • Advocate with regional partners for the clearly identified traffic and transportation issues, including the High - Speed Rail, Hale Avenue extension, expansion of Highway 101, electrification of commuter rail, and funding for priority projects in South Santa Clara County. • Represent the City ’ s interests by regularly meeting with County of Santa Clara, MHUSD, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy, South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA), and Cal Cities. FY 2024 - 25 and 2025 - 26 Activity Goals

• Work with the City departments to implement the work plan for DEI.

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