FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: January 18, 2012
CONTACT: Robin Gee, Cable TV and Public Information Manager
310-458-8590
robin.gee@smgov.net
Santa Monica, CA. - Today the City of Santa Monica was profiled as part of the ongoing “Strong Cities | Strong State” campaign highlighting local government success stories across California. “Strong Cities | Strong State” is a project of the League of California Cities and the California City Management Foundation (CCMF).
The City of Santa Monica’s profile is accessible at: http://www.strongcitiesstrongstate.com/city/santa-monica
The “Strong Cities | Strong State” website is the centerpiece of a campaign to showcase how working together we can build and maintain a high quality of life for California city residents.
Information featured on the City of Santa Monica’s profile includes:
• The city’s commitment to Sustainability
• The prioritization of Education by the community
• Business attraction and retention efforts
• Constructing the Future: New Civic Projects and Facilities
• Social Responsibility and the city’s Partnerships with Nonprofits
"Santa Monica is proud to be a participant in Strong Cities | Strong State," said Santa Monica City Manager Rod Gould. “we believe it’s important to show the valuable role that cities and local governments play in people’s day-to-day lives. Santa Monica is outstanding in its ability to deliver a high level of quality city services to its residents.”
The overarching goal of the “Strong Cities” campaign is to promote the innovation and experience of local officials in delivering vital services at a time when this expertise is vitally needed by state leaders struggling with fundamental issues of governance. “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, with a goal of highlighting all California cities over the coming year-and-a-half. Profiles include photos, video and other media articulating how each individual city has been working to both provide essential services, as well as elevate the quality life of its residents. Success stories will range from public safety initiatives to educational partnerships, infrastructure improvements to community engagement strategies and more.
Visit “Strong Cities | Strong State” at www.strongcitiesstrongstate.com.
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