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City of City of San Leandro 2021 State Legislative Platform & Policy Guidelines Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br /> First Amendment and Protest Policing. Support efforts to provide training and support for law <br />enforcement agencies so that they may effectively protect public safety during protests and/or <br />free speech events. <br /> <br /> Human Trafficking. Support statewide efforts to address the issue of human trafficking and <br />provide support for local law enforcement efforts to do the same. <br /> <br /> Policing Reform. Support policing reform legislation that ensures uniform statewide standards <br />to increase officer accountability, improve transparency, and eliminate discriminatory practices <br />when identified. Support programs and efforts designed to build community trust. Support federal <br />programs that fund or provide training on de-escalation tactics, use-of-force alternatives, crisis <br />intervention, and other innovative strategies that serve to protect all members of the public, <br />including individuals suffering from mental health issues or crises. <br /> <br />Health & Human Services <br /> <br /> Early Childhood Education. Monitor any administrative actions or legislation regarding early <br />childhood education. It is anticipated that the Governor will seek to increase funding for services <br />like prenatal care, pre-kindergarten, and home visits. <br /> <br /> Health Care. Monitor any administrative actions or legislation regarding single-payer health care. <br />California has done significant work expanding Medi-Cal access and implementing the Affordable <br />Care Act. Support legislation that seeks to restrain costs. <br /> <br /> Homelessness. Support administrative actions or legislation that seeks to provide cities and <br />counties with direct funding or other support needed in response to conditions that contribute to <br />homelessness. Funding is needed to provide additional tools and support to maintain access to <br />support services, treatment, housing, jobs, or efforts to address encampments. <br /> <br /> Improved Access to Health Care. Support efforts to protect or expand health care coverage to <br />all populations. <br /> <br /> Indigenous Peoples. Support legislation or other administrative actions that assist or otherwise <br />recognize indigenous peoples, history, culture, and land in California. Support the recognition of <br />Indigenous People’s day in San Leandro. <br /> <br /> Lead Paint. Support any administrative actions or legislation that seek to regulate paint <br />manufacturers for knowingly selling products that present significant hazards to human health. <br />The City supported legislation introduced in 2018 to address such issues, including hazard <br />abatement and settlements. <br /> <br /> LGBTQ Protection. Support efforts that would promote protections for the Lesbian, Gay, <br />Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning community. Support legislation that would further <br />regulate or expand restrictions on conversion therapy, consistent with prior City Council policy <br />direction. Oppose legislation that would prevent transgender people from using bathrooms based <br />solely on the basis of sex or gender assigned at birth. <br /> <br /> Mental Health. Support efforts to address mental health and emotional well-being of individuals <br />and at-risk populations. Support legislation that strengthens mental health services designed to <br />address and/or prevent homelessness in at-risk populations. <br /> <br /> Racial Equity. Support efforts and legislation that seeks to address racial injustice or inequities <br />as may be identified by the State Legislature. <br />90