",s Sunnyvale
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Sunnyvale, CA94088 3707
Statement onOur CityValuesand PublicService
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Larry Klein
Mayor
Linda Sell
Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Charlsie Chang
Councilmember
Eileen Le
Councilmember
Asthe "Heart of the Silicon Valley," Sunnyvale isathriving, welcoming community that is a highly desirable place to live, work, and play. Comprised of approximately 158,000 residents and about 9,000 active businesses,we take pride in the diversity that embodiesthe American idealswe hold dear, especially in timesof uncertainty.Our valuesand commitment to each other offer reassurance and a reminder of the strength we have when we come together asa community. Our community can take comfort in knowing that our City leadersand staff remain dedicated to these core values:
• Valuing our individual experiencesand supporting and protecting people of any race, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity;
• Honoring cultural and religioustraditions; and
• Valuingand embracing the diverse backgrounds, race, nationalities, ancestries, and ethnicities; and
• Welcoming immigrantsand refugees.
Sunnyvale hasa large representation of immigrantsfrom all over theworld that are part of our thriving community. Per the Census 2023 American Community Survey, over 50%of Sunnyvale's population isforeign-born representing over 42 countries, with about 49% speaking languagesother than English. Our local economy reflectsour community'sdiversity through its restaurants, small businesses, and availability of wide-ranging diverse goodsand services.This is matched by our widely recognized global technology businesseswith officesin Sunnyvale, such as: Amazon, Apple, Google, Linkedln, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Plug and Play Tech Center,Tesla, Ihealth, and many more, whose successdependson the talentsand contributionsof our diverse local and international communities.
We strongly believethat diversity and inclusivenessare strengthsthat are part oft he foundation of Sunnyvale's incredible local history. Recognized as asafe city (Smart Asset), Sunnyvale'sthriving, diverse community and local economy help shape the world's innovation, and are key componentsof what make Sunnyvale agreat placeto live and work.
We are proud of Sunnyvale's record of leadingthe innovation economy and recognize the significant role that our immigrant population hasplayed in advancingthese efforts.
Sunnyvale's municipal practicesembrace these principles, and our employees uphold them each day.Our General Plan highlightsour commitment to safety for all community members and specifically statesthe goal to ensure asafe and secure environment for people and property in the community by providing effective public safety response and prevention.
Through strong local partnerships, the City'sservice delivery ethic ensuresthat we serve the needsof all community memberswith respect, professionalism, dignity, and fair and equitable treatment, regardlessof race, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, ability,gender, sexual orientation, Heart of Silicon Valley"
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or gender identity.Specifically, all City employeesare responsible to serve all membersof the public with courtesy, impartiality, fairness, and equality under the law at all times1. This model of inclusion and integration iscritical to thegeneral welfare of the City, and supportsand protectsour residents, businesscommunity, and quality of life. Indeed, thisphilosophy isthe underpinning of the remarkable standard of public service that the community continuesto receive and expect.
In times of change, the City of Sunnyvale reaffirms its long history of inclusivenessand dedication to serving all residents. We are acommunity that valueseach person's contributions and embracesour shared future. We are proud of our diverse community, and our commitmentt o publicservices remainssteady, offering assurance that Sunnyvale will continue to be a place where everyone feelswelcome, safe and acknowledged. f.Larry Klein
Mayor
Authorized by a unanimous vote of thefull City Council onJanuary 14, 2025 1Administrative Policy, Chapter 1. General Management and Chapter 3. Personnel
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