Year End Update

I started off 2025 with quite a checklist of goals that I wanted to accomplish, and I am happy to say that the majority of my list was completed by the end my term. None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the support and hard work of our City staff, my fellow Councilmembers, and the support of the community.

Here are just some of the highlights from this past year and view the entire State of the City presentation from November 5, 2025 here.

• Approval of the City’s first 2-Year Budget for 2025-2026/2026-2027.

• Sixth Housing Element completed and submitted to HCD for final approval and certification.

• Completion of our two-year, $2 million Climatec project: LED lighting, solar array, EV charging, HVAC, and irrigation controls.

• A series of productive, thoughtful and decisive meetings about the City’s future financial sustainability, including decisions to move forward with a 1% sales tax increase and renewal of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) assessment for the November 2026 ballot.

• Another successful season of City Sponsored Events like Concerts in the Grove, 4th of July parade, Classic Car Show, and Hispanic Heritage Day event.

• A renewed collaboration with Clayton Business & Community Association and partnership in the Holidays in the Grove Tree Lighting program.

• Successful passage of the Geological Hazard Abatement District assessment in June.

• City Council Good Governance Training in July.

• Hosted the Contra Costa County Mayor’s Conference in April.

• Recognized twelve amazing Unsung Heroes in our community each month. See Diablo Gazette story for complete list of all of the heroes and sheroes that we honored. Online Flipbook.

• Do The Right Thing Year: a year-round recognition, honoring students from Mt. Diablo Elementary and Diablo View Middle Schools.

• A continued partnership with the Parent Faculty Clubs (PFC) from both Mt. Diablo Elementary and Diablo View Middle Schools.

• Hosted “Coffee with the Mayor” events to connect with the community.

If you would like to reach me, you may contact me at kimt@claytonca.gov or at 925.673.7324.  Remember, we are stronger together!