“Strong Cities | Strong State” is a project of the Leagueof California Cities and the California City Management Foundation (CCMF).

“Goleta is a great place to live and work. Through the Strong Cities | Strong Stateproject we are able to showcase the important work that is being done here.” said Goleta Mayor Ed Easton.

The city of Goleta profile is accessible at strongcitiesstrongstate.com/city/goleta.The “Strong Cities | Strong State” website is the centerpiece of a campaign broadlypromoting city success stories alongside profiles of the elected officials and citymanagers working together to build and maintain a high quality of life for Californiacity residents.

Highlights of Goleta’s profile include

•Public Engagement

•Capital Improvement Program

•Economic Development

•Quality of Life

“This is another tool for the public to better understand the programs and prioritiesthat make our cities unique,” said Goleta City Manager Dan Singer. “We are proudof the work we do in Goleta and are pleased to be able to share our successesthrough this site.

”The overarching goal of the “Strong Cities” campaign is to promote the innovationand experience of local officials in delivering vital services at a time when thisexpertise is vitally needed by state leaders struggling with fundamental issues ofgovernance. “Strong Cities | Strong State” seeks to position cities as vital, necessary and equal partners in building a better California.

The Strong Cities | Strong State campaign will continue profiling individual cities each day, witha goal of highlighting all California cities over the coming year-and-a-half. Profiles includephotos, video and other media articulating how each individual city has been working to bothprovide essential services, as well as elevate the quality life of its residents. Success stories willrange from public safety initiatives to educational partnerships, infrastructure improvements tocommunity engagement strategies and more.

Visit “Strong Cities | Strong State” on the web.

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