Re-Elect Kim Trupiano for Clayton City Council

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2026 Mid-Year Update

The Sixth Housing Element has finally been certified by HCD, after the Council approved it over three years ago. Thank you to all the hard work by our City Staff and Senator Tim Grayson and his office for helping us get back on track with HCD and getting over the finish line.

Sales Tax and Renewal of the LMD
After a series of meetings over the last several months, evaluating the City’s current and future financial situation and learning more about the process and timeline, we as a Council, in a 5-0 vote, approved placing a 1% sales tax measure on the November ballot. We are currently establishing the language for the ballot measure now, to be completed by August.

In addition, we are also evaluating the benefits of the renewal of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) for another ten-year period, including creating a reserve for emergency funding.

The bottom line is that the City’s main sources of revenue continue to remain stable, but the cost of essential services has escalated, so in order to maintain current levels of service, while addressing long-term fiscal challenges, both ballot measures will be necessary to ensure Clayton’s long-term sustainability.

To learn more, review the most recent newsletter from our City Manager here.

SeeClickFix: Clayton 311

The City has finally launched the long-awaited See/Click/Fix site, also known as Clayton 311. This new site allows residents to report any issue in the City that they feel needs attention, including weed abatement, downed trees or limbs, graffiti, broken fixtures, code enforcement, animal control and more. Here’s how it works:

Direct link or on the City website under: How Do I? > Report a Problem > Report an Issue.

For those of you who prefer mobile, you can download the ‘SeeClickFix’ app with links below:
• Android
• Apple

Staffing

The City hired its first Public Works Director, Craig Blythe, who joined the City in early June. We also have a new City Clerk, Melissa Rhodes, who joined the staff the following week and we are now fully staffed. We welcome both of them to the City of Clayton!

Upcoming City Events

Concerts in the Grove continues every other Saturday, from 6 to 8:30 pm, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th and August 22nd. Please visit the City website for the complete schedule.

Classic Car Show is every other Wednesday in July and August, from 6 to 8 pm, July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th and August 19th. To learn more visit the City website for details.

Save the Date for the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Day Event will be held at The Grove Park on Sunday, September 20th from 12 to 4 pm. Mariachi Mexicanismo returns, along with the Ballet Folklorico Dancers, and new this year, are the sounds of Soucano, one of the Bay Area’s most popular Latin Rock & Soul bands. Plus food trucks, car and truck show and more! Check back for additional details soon!

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!

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Kim Trupiano, Clayton City Council4 hours ago

I'm Kim Trupiano, and I'm running for re-election this November.

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about Concerts in the Grove, and I'd like to take a few minutes to share the facts about how and why the City has managed this important community tradition.

First, Concerts in the Grove was never intended to be a profit-making event. Its purpose has always been to bring our community together and contribute to the unique character that makes Clayton such a special place to live. Sponsorships and donations help offset costs, but making money has never been the goal.

I've also heard criticism that the City should simply return to a volunteer-run model. While volunteers have always played an important role, the concerts have always been City-sponsored events. The City provides the venue, assumes liability, manages the finances, provides public safety and maintenance support, and contracts with the performers.

What changed was that several longtime “volunteers” who handled critical functions all became unavailable within a short period of time. Some retired, some moved away, and others chose to remove themselves after a Council decision. Their contributions were appreciated, but their departures highlighted an important reality: a major community event should not depend on any one person in order to survive.

As a City Council, we have a responsibility to ensure that community programs continue regardless of changes in individual circumstances. That's why the City assumed greater responsibility for key functions and hired a professional promoter to manage entertainment bookings. This approach provides continuity, proper insurance coverage, and professional oversight.

There were also important governance considerations. As stewards of public funds, we need transparent processes and appropriate oversight for contracts and financial decisions associated with City-sponsored events.

At the same time, we have continued to value volunteers. In 2024, we expanded our partnerships with our local schools, specifically the Parent Faculty Club at Mt. Diablo Elementary School, which helped collect donations and shared in the proceeds. In 2025, Diablo View Middle School joined that effort. These partnerships support our students and families while helping make the concerts a success.

Could costs be reduced? Of course. But reducing security, cutting promotion, eliminating the stage, or ending support for our schools would come with consequences for the quality of the event and its value to the community.

My goal is simple: preserve Concerts in the Grove as a safe, enjoyable, and sustainable Clayton tradition while protecting public funds, supporting our schools, and ensuring that this event remains strong for future generations.

I look forward to celebrating Concerts in the Grove's 20th season in 2027! Please visit me at www.kimforclayton.com.

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Kim Trupiano, Clayton City Council1 week ago

Please be sure to join City Manager Kris Lofthus and Administrative Services Director, Dennis Bozanich, for the second and final Town Hall meeting, talking about the City’s finances and discussion about Measures M and N. Town Hall meeting is 6-8 pm at Hoyer Hall, inside of the library.

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Kim Trupiano, Clayton City Council1 week ago

Thank you Mayor Jeff Wan! I really appreciate your endorsement and all of your hard work and dedication to our city over the last 8 years. For more information about the work I've done or my campaign, please visit me at www.kimforclayton.com.

From Mayor Jeff Wan...

My Endorsement of Kim Trupiano for Clayton City Council
As I prepare to conclude my service on the Clayton City Council, I am proud to endorse the reelection of Kim Trupiano for City Council. Kim demonstrates qualities that matter in local government: experience, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to the people of Clayton.

I have had the opportunity to serve alongside Kim and see firsthand how she approaches the job. She is one of the hardest-working Councilmembers I have ever seen. Kim does her homework, asks questions, follows issues through, and does not give up when a problem is difficult. She is tenacious in addressing resident concerns and consistently keeps the people of Clayton at the forefront of her decision-making.

We have worked together on some of the City's most difficult issues, including the Housing Element, the Geological Hazard Abatement District, the library refresh, and the City's response to the Civil Grand Jury report. What stands out most is her persistence. Kim does not simply identify a problem and move on. She stays with it, pushes for answers, and works to get it resolved. That work ethic, combined with her experience and commitment to residents, has earned my trust and my vote.

Clayton needs Councilmembers who have the necessary experience to guide policy making decisions, will do the work, ask hard questions, and listen to residents. I have seen Kim do that firsthand and that is why I am proud to endorse Kim Trupiano for Clayton City Council.

Re-Elect Kim Trupiano for Clayton City Council – Leadership with Results

The Sixth Housing Element has finally been certified by HCD, after the Council approved it over three years ago. Thank you to all the hard work by our City Staff and Senator Tim Grayson and his office for helping us get back on track with HCD and getting over the finish line.

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