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that could reduce flooding or mitigate flood insurance rate increases. <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 />National Safe Medication and Needle Disposal Program. Support federal legislation for a <br />nationwide comprehensive, producer-funded, safe medication and needle disposal program <br />similar to California's SB 212. Federal legislation will help remove old or expired medication from <br />the public’s homes, thereby preventing accidental poisonings, abuse, and environmental damage <br />(e.g., flushing medication down the toilet). The legislation will help protect solid waste facilities, <br />parks, hotel, and wastewater workers, and the public from needle stick injuries. <br /> <br />Policing Reform. Support comprehensive policing reform legislation that establishes uniform <br />national standards to increase officer accountability, improve transparency, and eliminate <br />discriminatory practices when identified. Support programs and efforts designed to build <br />community trust. Support federal programs that fund or provide training on de-escalation tactics, <br />use-of-force alternatives, mental health or other crisis intervention, and other innovative <br />strategies that better protect all members of the community. <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 />Racial Equity. Support federal efforts or legislation addressing racial injustice and equity, <br />including racial biases that may be identified in the legal system, policy implementation, and other <br />government programs. <br /> <br />Resiliency. Support federal funding for resilient infrastructure improvements such as green <br />infrastructure, recycled water pipelines, levees & other innovative solutions to protect vital <br />community assets threatened by sea level rise, rising temperatures, wildfire, drought, or other <br />natural hazards associated with climate change. <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. Support efforts to overturn current Federal <br />Communications Commission (FCC) regulations that preempt local land use regulations related to <br />the location, placement, size, appearance, screening, or siting of “small cell” or other <br />telecommunications transmission and receiving facilities, or other facilities such as satellite dishes, <br />radio towers, broadcast and microwave equipment, or similar facilities. Oppose further <br />preemption of local control over local rights-of-way and land use authority by federal agencies, <br />including the FCC. Support local control related to the installation of 5G infrastructure. <br /> <br />Smart Cities Initiatives. Seek opportunities through the CHIPS and Science Act and other