Richmond City Council
May 19, 2026

Mayor Eduardo MartinezCity of Richmond May 19, 2026
Proclamation Declaring May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of RichmondWHEREAS, 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association, with the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”—a celebration of the individuals who serve our communities with purpose and dedication, making a lasting impact through their work and presence; and WHEREAS,public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Richmond, California; andWHEREAS,these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS,it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Richmond to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the hardworking professionals of Richmond’s Public Works Department enhance public safety and improve quality of life through a wide range of services, including clearing illegal dumping; maintaining and repairing city vehicles; keeping streetlights and traffic signals operational; maintaining and cleaning public buildings; caring for parks, landscaped areas, and urban forests; paving and preserving city streets; and managing street signage and roadway markings; andWHEREAS, the City's public works efforts are further supported by Engineering, Water Resources, and Transportation staff, who design and deliver infrastructure projects; oversee construction and permitting; ensure reliable sewer, stormwater, and drainage services;promote sustainability and environmental resilience; and enhance mobility and safety through transportation planning and traffic management; andWHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council recognize the value of these essential services and have demonstrated continued support by increasing public works staffing in the City’s last two budget cycles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Eduardo Martinez, together with the Richmond City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Richmond. We encourage all residents to join us, along with the American Public Works Association and other public agencies, in honoring the dedication, hard work, and lasting contributions of our public works professionals who help keep Richmond safe, healthy, and thriving.