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.

The Alameda County Transportation Commission's Programs and Projects Committee held a meeting yesterday, focusing on advancing regional transportation initiatives that impact Alameda County, including San Leandro. While specific agenda details were not highlighted, this committee plays a key role in overseeing transportation project funding and prioritization across the county.

San Leandro continues to face significant local issues, including an ongoing fiscal sustainability debate marked by a divided City Council and uncertainty over a potential revenue measure for the November 2026 ballot. The city is also pursuing a major shoreline development project with federal funding support, aiming to transform 75 acres of public waterfront land. Additionally, San Leandro voters approved a major governance change to district elections in June, and a new rent stabilization ordinance took effect earlier this year to protect tenants. Residents should watch for upcoming city council discussions on these topics as they shape San Leandro’s budget, housing, and governance future.

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