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SAN LEANDRO EQUITY PLANRECOMMENDATIONS//CULTURE 14 > > > > > > > > > > > San Leandro’s “small town feel” represents an attractive feature for existing residents and prospective outsiders who are considering a community in the broader East Bay area. 50% believe the City is committed to improving the diversity of its employees. 37% believe San Leandro invests time and energy in building a diverse team The diversity of San Leandro is widely cited as one of the biggest positive assets for what makes it an appealing place to live. 56% find that San Leandro respects individuals and values their differences, and 55% believe that the City values diversity. 38% perceive that management demonstrates that diversity is important through actions 37% perceive that San Leandro is committed to improving the diversity of its senior lead- ership team There are increasing concerns over the recent surge of homelessness and mental health challenges emerging since the pandemic which has frustrated some stakeholders and created some concerns over safety. This finding was true among more recent residents of San Leandro, as well as those who have lived in the community over a longer period and have seen demographic changes. 57% of employees surveyed recognize that diversity is critical to San Leandro’s future success. 45% believe San Leandro fosters a workplace that allows employees to be themselves without fear “Where I grew up in Castro Valley, it was not a diverse place and I felt I was living in a bubble. San Leandro is way more diverse, which is one of the reasons I decided to live here.” FINDINGS Nearly all stakeholders participating across due diligence sessions generally find San Leandro to be a very appealing place to live and work—particularly due to its demographic diversity. Employee survey results Value diversity Practice DEI