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<br />Immigration Policies. Monitor efforts at the federal level that would impact undocumented <br />populations, including immigration enforcement practices. Oppose efforts that would restrict <br />access to federal funds by cities or other public agencies based on local policy positions related <br />to sanctuary city status or immigration. Support positive relations between law enforcement and <br />immigrant communities. <br /> <br />Infrastructure. Support efforts to advance federal investment in infrastructure, including <br />funding for transportation (especially safety measures for at-grade railroad crossings) and <br />reclaimed water projects. Advocate for additional funding for local and regional projects. <br /> <br />LGBTQ Protection. Support efforts that would expand protections for the Lesbian, Gay, <br />Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning community, including but not limited to, expanding <br />federal Title VII protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Support legislation <br />that regulates or restricts conversion therapy. <br /> <br />Money in Politics. Support legislation or initiatives that would expand transparency in the <br />sources of funds used to influence election outcomes. Monitor legislation or other federal actions <br />that would affect campaign finance laws and regulations. <br /> <br />National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors. Support efforts by the National <br />League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors to protect the interests of cities and local <br />communities at the national level, including related advocacy efforts by these organizations’ policy <br />committees and task forces. <br /> <br />Railroad Safety. Urge Congress and the Administration to work towards implementation of <br />Positive Train Control technology in locomotives. Support U.S. Department of Transportation <br />initiatives for new safety measures, such as reduced train speeds in urban areas, and strong <br />oversight of rail safety. Support federal funding for rail safety and improvements to rail crossings. <br /> <br />Renewable Energy Micro-grid. Seek funding opportunities that could assist in San Leandro’s <br />efforts to develop a renewable energy micro-grid. <br /> <br />Shoreline Project. Support legislative efforts or funding opportunities that would assist in the <br />successful redevelopment of San Leandro’s shoreline. Support federal funding for the dredging <br />of recreational marinas. <br /> <br />Small Cell and Telecommunications Facilities. Oppose efforts to preempt or restrict zoning <br />or local land use regulations related to the location, placement, size, appearance, screening, or <br />siting of “small cell” or other telecommunications transmission and receiving facilities, or other <br />facilities such as satellite dishes, radio towers, broadcast and microwave equipment, or similar <br />facilities. Oppose preemption of local control over local rights-of-way and land use authority by <br />federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission. Support local control related <br />to the installation of 5G infrastructure. <br /> <br />Smart Cities Initiatives. Seek opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships and <br />emerging technology resources that would assist communities in transforming traditional <br />industrial sites into modern manufacturing workplaces. Support programs or opportunities to <br />108