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City Council’s Welcome | 4Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 Pleasanton is an incredible place with a unique character that is reflected in its location, setting, history, and people. Our community is vibrant and rich with small-town character and a scenic backdrop that gives our city a direct connection to the natural environment. In recent years, like much of California, our community has experienced dangerous heat waves, public safety power shutoffs, and unhealthy air quality from devastating wildfires. We know the climate is changing. We have heard stories from community members about the changes they see in their own lives and the future they want to experience and pass down to generations to come. To meet these challenges and usher in a sustainable future, Pleasanton will continue to preserve and protect the environment to meet the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations. The CAP 2.0 is a critical part of realizing this vision. It recognizes the value of our people, our community, our neighborhoods, our thriving economy, and our natural resources: the CAP 2.0 is for, and by, the community. The goals and actions outlined in these pages are responsive to your concerns, priorities, and ambitious vision. Many of you contributed through workshops, online surveys, public hearings, and individual expertise to make the CAP 2.0 possible. Thank you for helping to make sure that the CAP 2.0 reflects Pleasanton and protects what we love, while responding to the changing climate. We are honored to work with our residents, businesses, and organizations to be a leader locally, regionally, and nationally. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face and Pleasanton should be proud for taking initiative to continue our preparation and adaptation. Reducing emissions and responding to the impacts of climate change will not be easy, but we have shown that by working together, we can create a sustainable, prosperous, and healthy city. The CAP 2.0 is our community roadmap to a climate-friendly future. Implementation will deliver a more inclusive future powered by clean energy, a sustainable and secure water supply, clean transportation options, less waste in our landfills, and a thriving local economy. Although our work has just begun, we have the opportunity to celebrate the many collaborations and innovative ways our community will come together. We hope you will join us in creating a prosperous, sustainable, and healthy future. Your City Council City Council’s Welcome