Goal: Sacramento will become a vibrant destination city ensuring a high quality of life for all residents.

• Elevate national profile of the city
• Cultivate a vibrant arts community
• Reduce homelessness to ensure all residents have housing and pathways to a better future
• Promote civic engagement to make Sacramento the most caring city in the state
• Make Sacramento the greenest region in the country

Accomplishments

- Increased State and Regional Collaboration

• Established regular meetings with regional mayors to promote collaboration on shared challenges and opportunities
• Strengthened relationships with Governor and State Legislature during discussions on the budget, education and economic development issues
• Forged coalitions with mayors from California’s ten largest cities and the California League of Cities to protect cities from state budget cuts

- Elevated Presence at the National Level

• Regular meetings with President Obama and top cabinet officials to advocate for greater resources for Sacramento
• Visited other U.S. cities to study best practices and build relationships with top leaders
• Assumed multiple leadership roles within US Conference of Mayors