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Jul 14, 2026, 7:38 PM
San Leandro
San Leandro is a city of 90,000 on the East Bay's western shore between Oakland and Hayward — a diverse, working-class community reinventing itself as a tech and maker economy hub anchored by Ghirardelli's historic factory. Incorporated 1872, governed by a Mayor and six-member district Council.
CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around San Leandro so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.
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2026-07-22
San Leandro Focuses on Fiscal Sustainability
San Leandro's strongest current city-scoped issue signal is Fiscal Sustainability — A Divided Council and a Revenue Measure in Limbo. San Leandro's fiscal debate has been marked by unusual transparency — and unusual dysfunction.
This summary is based on city-scoped issue tracking and published public materials, not confirmed meeting outcomes. Residents can follow upcoming City Council agendas, budget materials, and public updates for the city's next steps on this issue.
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Shoreline Development — A 75-Acre Opportunity and Federal Funding Support
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San Leandro is pursuing one of the most ambitious waterfront development projects in the East Bay — and it just received federal backing. The city is in the process of developing approximately 75 acres of its 950 acres of publicly owned sh…
Fiscal Sustainability — A Divided Council and a Revenue Measure in Limbo
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San Leandro's fiscal debate has been marked by unusual transparency — and unusual dysfunction. The City Council failed to approve a direction to continue exploring a potential revenue measure for the November 2026 ballot after a heated deb…
District Elections — A Democratic Transformation Just Approved
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San Leandro's voters have resoundingly approved one of the most significant governance changes in the city's history. Measure F passed with more than 87% approval in the June 2, 2026 election, well above the simple majority needed — changi…
New Rent Stabilization — A Landmark Tenant Protection Taking Effect
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San Leandro took one of its most significant tenant protection actions in city history at the start of 2026. Ordinance No. 2026-001, adopted by the City Council in January 2026 and effective 30 days later, adds Chapter 4-46 to the San Lean…
Police Leadership Crisis — A Chief Charged with Hit-and-Run
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San Leandro's public safety leadership is in turmoil at one of the worst possible moments for a city that lists public safety as a top Council priority. San Leandro appointed former Sausalito police chief Joseph Kreins as interim police ch…
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Meeting archiveREGULAR MEETING
6/15/2026 • 7:00 PM
San Leandro City Council
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What's Scheduled REGULAR MEETING's 2026-06-15 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP and PUBLIC HEARINGS. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions …
AC Transit Board of Directors
6/24/2026 • 5:00 PM
AC Transit Board of Directors
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What's Scheduled AC Transit Board of Directors's 2026-06-24 agenda is scheduled to focus on AC Transit Board of Directors. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather …
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors Honors 100 Black Men of the Bay Area - Post News Group
Google Oakland • 2026-07-19
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Honors 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Post News Group
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Honors 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
Oakland Post • 2026-07-19
During the July 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, Board President David Haubert recognized the chapter for its “exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and collective efforts to uplif…
CivicCause budget overview
San Leandro Budget
Balanced with structural pressure. San Leandro's FY 2026-27 plan shows $235.3M in citywide operating expenditures and a $160.8M General Fund, with reserve pressure continuing.
FY2025-26 to FY2026-27 - Biennial budget
$239.0M$235.3M-$3.7M