San Leandro · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Leandro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Feral Cat Colony Management and City Codes
A Floresta Gardens teacher told the council for the second time that feral cats are creating a daily public health risk, and that no city staff has followed up despite her district councilmember forwarding her email. County vector control says it can't enforce the relevant codes.
Departmental Performance Measures and Service Delivery
The committee evaluated annual performance metrics across city departments, including library attendance, recreation program registrations, and public works response times. Members discussed ways to refine metrics to better reflect public impact versus internal operations.
Police Corruption
A local cop is in hot water, accused of taking bribes from a brothel. This isn't just about one bad apple; it's a serious hit to the public's trust in law enforcement.
Annual Review of Police Misconduct Complaints
The board and auditors examined complaint statistics and investigation outcomes from 2025, discussing trends in internal versus external complaints and investigative thoroughness.
Public Safety Initiative
Want to beef up your home security without spending a dime? The San Leandro PD is giving away free Ring cameras to residents. It's a move to make neighborhoods safer by giving people an easy way to keep an eye on things.
Board Member Training Curriculum Priorities
Board members evaluated a proposed training curriculum and selected constitutional policing and use of force as their top priorities for upcoming educational sessions.
Police Misconduct Lawsuit
A woman is suing San Leandro after alleging police stomped on her pregnant stomach, causing a miscarriage. This lawsuit highlights serious accusations of misconduct against the city's police force.