PROCLAMATION OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MAY 17 – 23, 2026, AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, National Public Works Week will be observed May 17–23, 2026, with the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” recognizing the vital role public works professionals play in building and maintaining strong, resilient, and connected communities; and
WHEREAS, public works professionals provide essential services that protect the health, safety, and quality of life of residents throughout the City of San Bernardino; and WHEREAS, the dedicated employees of the City of San Bernardino Public Works Department work tirelessly to maintain and improve the City’s streets, infrastructure, traffic systems, public facilities, parks, and public spaces that residents and businesses rely upon every day; and
WHEREAS, over the past year, the City’s Public Works Department successfully completed major street repair and resurfacing projects across 74 roadway segments throughout San Bernardino, improving safety and roadway conditions for residents while completing the project ahead of schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino was once again recognized as a Tree City USA community, reflecting the City’s ongoing commitment to urban forestry, environmental stewardship, beautification, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through the preservation and maintenance of its urban tree canopy; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department continues to advance infrastructure improvements through roadway safety enhancements, traffic improvements, beautification efforts, and neighborhood revitalization projects that strengthen the community and improve quality of life for residents citywide; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, the Mayor & City Council of the City of San Bernardino, do hereby proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of San Bernardino and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the important contributions made by public works professionals who help build, maintain, and strengthen our community every day.
Presented on this 20th day of May 2026