San Ramon Recognized as one of California's Strongest Cities

Press Release from League of California Cities

Last week, the City of San Ramon was profiled as part of the ongoing “Strong Cities | Strong State” campaign highlighting local government success stories across California.  “Strong Cities | Strong State” is a project of the League of California Cities and the California City Management Foundation (CCMF).

 San Ramon City Mayor Bill Clarkson stated:

"San Ramon is blessed with an incredibly strong base of active residents, who are fully engaged in supporting our schools, parks, non-profits, service clubs, city foundations and many other civic and community organizations. It is our resident’s dedication and their commitment to serve San Ramon that allows the city to continue to deliver the high quality of services our citizens enjoy."

The city of San Ramon’s profile is accessible at: www.strongcitiesstrongstate.com/city/SanRamon.

The “Strong Cities | Strong State” website is the centerpiece of a campaign broadly promoting city success stories alongside profiles of the elected officials and city managers working together to build and maintain a high quality of life for California city residents.

 Highlights of city of San Ramon’s profile include:

• ·         Opened a Performing Arts Center in 2007
• ·         Established its own Police Department in 2007
• ·         Instituted a One-Stop Permit Center in 2011
• ·         Received numerous awards for Community Parks
• ·         Implemented the program “Shop San Ramon First”
• ·         Received awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting

City Manager Greg Rogers stated; “Quality of Life in San Ramon is enhanced by well maintained and safe streets, parks, and neighborhoods; a wide array of recreational opportunities; great schools; and a business friendly atmosphere.”

The overarching goal of the “Strong Cities” campaign is to promote the innovation and experience of local officials in delivering vital services at a time when this expertise is vitally needed by state leaders struggling with fundamental issues of governance. “Strong Cities | Strong State” seeks to position cities as vital, necessary and equal partners in building a better California.

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