Cassidy's Vision for San Leandro
A Safe, Vibrant And Sustainable City
I am running for mayor to work with the community to create a better San Leandro. What does that mean? Imagine the year is 2014. Here is what is happening in our city:
- San Leandro is regarded as a safe community. Robberies and burglaries have declined substantially.
- San Leandrans are working again. With residents of nearby cities, San Leandrans enjoy shopping and dining at a wide range of quality retail stores and restaurants in the city, including many in the downtown area.
- The children and youth of San Leandro are valued when it comes to budget decisions. Services and programs offered for them, such as neighborhood swimming pools and recreational activities, have been maintained and expanded.
- A strong and positive relationship exists between the city and both school districts.
- A new culture of open, honest dialogue and transparency exists between City Hall and the community.
- In 2014, San Leandro is regarded as a model for diverse cities in California.
In a nutshell, my vision of San Leandro is that it becomes a vibrant and sustainable city with safe neighborhoods and high performing schools. Together, let’s make San Leandro one of the most desirable communities in the Bay Area in which to live and raise a family.
—Stephen Cassidy
For a more in-depth presentation of Stephen’s vision for San Leandro and summary of how to achieve this vision, please read his campaign kickoff speech entitled “San Leandro 2014.”