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CITY OF PLEASANTON 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2023-2024 – FY 2027-28 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPATION Aordable housing & housing Water quality Public Safety Communication Diversity & Inclusion Transportation, planning, & sustainability Arts & Culture City Collaboration with non-proﬁts Economic Development Facilities & Parks High-level themes reveal the items that are important to the community, as shown below. Farmers’ Market pop-ups ( 235 community participants ) Focus Groups ( 75+ community participants ) Open House ( 100+ community participants ) 93% of Residents Say they feel safe in Pleasanton, and broad majorities are satisﬁed with police protection 93% 91% of Residents Rate Pleasanton an excellent or good place to live (numbers as high as any place in the Bay Area) 91% 89% of Residents Say Pleasanton is an excellent or good place to raise children 89% The community members who participated in the farmers’ market pop-up events, focus groups, and open house provided valuable information about the community’s priorities and interests . Over 400 community members participated in strategic planning engagement activities . Citywide Community Survey Summary In addition, the results from a citywide community survey were reviewed . Over 700 Pleasanton residents participated in the survey, in the form of telephone or online interviews . Overall, residents are largely satisfied with life in Pleasanton, and with the provision of many City services and programs . However, there has been a decline in the intensity of satisfaction on several key indicators since 2017, indicating areas where the City should focus its efforts over the five-year strategic plan period . Top service drivers for residents include public safety and emergency services, utilities and water supply, and infrastructure and public facilities . Crime and public safety are key concerns, along with housing affordability, particularly for young and lower-income residents . COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 6