City Council Unanimously Supports a Balanced Approach to Funding Pleasanton’s Water Future
Pleasanton, Calif. – At a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, the City of Pleasanton presented a Water Enterprise Financial Analysis for City Council consideration. The analysis outlined multiple funding scenarios to establish a financial framework for prioritizing and funding critical water infrastructure projects that will meet the City’s immediate and future water […]
Pleasanton Launches Online Budget Engagement Tool to Gather Community Input
Pleasanton, Calif. – As the City of Pleasanton prepares its next two-year budget, it remains committed to ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability informed by community engagement. To expand opportunities for public participation in the budget development process, the City has launched a new Online Budget Engagement Tool, allowing community members to share their input on potential […]
Pleasanton Hosts First-Ever Water Open House
Pleasanton, Calif. – On Saturday, March 1, the City hosted an informative open house where residents learned about the City’s water system, upcoming improvement projects, and the many programs and services offered to the community. The event, which attracted more than 200 residents, was held at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Downtown Pleasanton and featured […]
Pleasanton’s Financial Forecasting Approach and Structural Budget Deficit Confirmed in Independent Review
Pleasanton, Calif. – At a February 20, 2025 workshop, the Pleasanton City Council received results of an independent financial assessment that validated the methodology used to develop the City’s financial forecast and confirmed the City’s projected structural budget deficit. The assessment was conducted by Eide Bailly, a full-service certified public accounting firm. The independent report […]
Pleasanton Hosts Water Open House – Learn About Your Water!
The City of Pleasanton invites residents to attend the Pleasanton Water Open House to learn about the city’s water supply, local water projects, and conservation efforts. This fun and interactive event will provide valuable information and resources for the community. WHEN:Saturday, March 1, 20259:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE:Veteran’s Memorial Building301 Main Street, Pleasanton WHAT:Residents […]
Budget Town Hall Community Event
The City of Pleasanton is kicking off its two-year budget development process with a Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Pleasanton Library Meeting Room (400 Old Bernal Ave.). Community members are encouraged to join the conversation to learn about the City’s financial outlook, key budget principles, and strategies for long-term fiscal […]
City Council Meeting Budget Recap
On January 9, 2025, the City Council held a Budget Workshop and discussed two budget related items as the City prepares to kick off its two-year budget planning process. Here’s what was covered: Budget Workshop The first of several budget workshops was held before the regular City Council meeting on January 9, 2025. The workshop […]
PLEASANTON ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NEW POLICE CHIEF
PLEASANTON, Calif. – City Manager Gerry Beaudin is pleased to announce the selection of Chief Tracy Avelar as police chief following a competitive recruitment process. Avelar’s first day with the City will be December 9, 2024.Chief Avelar brings more than 20 years of distinguished law enforcement experience to Pleasanton, having served with the Foster City […]
City Of Pleasanton Seeks Parade Participants and Volunteers For Hometown Holiday Celebration
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The City of Pleasanton invites the community to participate in this year’s Hometown Holiday Celebration. The City is now accepting parade entries, volunteer applications and announcer audition sign ups. Online applications are available at www.hometownholiday.com. Applications for parade entries must be submitted by Monday, December 2. WHO: City of Pleasanton WHAT: Hometown […]
Pleasanton Library Adult Literacy Program Seeks Volunteer Tutors
The Pleasanton Library’s Adult Literacy Program, Pleasanton Reads, needs patient, caring volunteers to help adults gain English reading, writing, and conversation skills. Tutors work one-on-one with students; lead small group conversation practice or book clubs; and provide support for citizenship, GED, or HiSET test preparation. The literacy program provides all books and materials, meeting space, […]
Call for Community Exhibitions at Pleasanton Library and Recreation’s Día De Los Muertos Celebration
The Pleasanton Library is looking for individuals and groups to create and display ofrendas in a special community exhibition celebrating Día de Los Muertos. Día de Los Muertos is a traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to honoring ancestors. In Mexico, neighbors gather in local cemeteries to share food, music, and fun with their extended community, both […]
Pleasanton Budget Update Highlights Financial Challenges and Strategic Actions
At the September 17, 2024 City Council meeting, City Finance Director Susan Hsieh presented a detailed budget update, underscoring key financial challenges and actions being taken to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The update outlined significant pressures on the City’s budget and strategies taken to address the structural deficit. Budget Overview and Financial Outlook Pleasanton faces […]
Pleasanton City Manager Awarded ICMA-CM Designation
Pleasanton, Calif. – The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has awarded Pleasanton City Manager Gerry Beaudin the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation. This prestigious recognition is granted to local government professionals who exemplify integrity, continuous learning, and commitment to thriving communities. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and […]
Pleasanton Police Arrest Woman For Homicide
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Pleasanton Police Department arrested a female suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of Pleasanton resident, 32-year-old Edevion White. The incident occurred on May 1, 2023, at a residence at the 5700 block of Owens Drive. The suspect, identified as Kennedy Stith (27), was arrested at her home in Oakland […]
Pleasanton Police Investigating Juvenile Stabbing Incident
On September 2, 2024, at around 2:55 p.m., the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a report of a car crash and several individuals were seen fleeing the scene. Following a thorough search, including assistance from the East Bay Regional Parks helicopter, officers located the driver, who had a stab wound to the torso. The injured […]
PLEASANTON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The City of Pleasanton is seeking residents interested in participating in their community by serving on a variety of commissions and committees that oversee specific areas and make recommendations to the City Council. The City is currently accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2024 for the following commissions and committees: Civic Arts Commission, […]
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION FOR SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE
At its regular meeting on July 16, 2024, Pleasanton’s City Council approved a resolution to place a half-cent sales tax rate increase on the November 2024 ballot. This measure aims to secure funding to minimize cuts to City programs and services such as public safety, parks and street maintenance, and community programming. A recent financial […]
HEAT ADVISORY IN PLEASANTON – COOLING CENTERS AND HEAT SAFETY
A heat wave is hitting the Bay Area this week. As the temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees for much of the week, the City will open formal Cooling Centers from Tuesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 7. For questions during Cooling Center hours call (925) 200-6969. Water will be available on-site. Senior […]
CITY SHARES RESULTS OF COMMUNITY SURVEY AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS FOR A POTENTIAL SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE
The City is facing a severe and increasing structural budget shortfall of $13 million annually over the next eight years. In response, staff have been working to proactively address the projected budget deficit with a combination of reduced costs and increased revenue. Among cost containment efforts, the City has delayed the purchase of equipment and […]
PLEASANTON TO HOST PUBLIC BUDGET WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE CUTS
Pleasanton is facing difficult decisions in the near future due to a severe and increasing budget deficit. Further adding to the problem, infrastructure and facilities maintenance and repair programs are seriously underfunded. Projections show an average General Fund budget shortfall of approximately $13 million annually over the next eight years. To address the projected budget […]