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!