CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing May 17–23, 2026, as
National Public Works Week
“Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”
WHEREAS, public works professionals build, repair, and maintain the infrastructure, facilities, and operate local transit services that support safe, healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City depends on these vital public works systems, including transportation, stormwater facilities, public buildings, parks, community facilities, fleet services, , and local transit routes that serve residents, businesses, and visitors each day; and WHEREAS, public works professionals, including engineers, managers, maintenance crews, and support staff, serve our community with skill, pride, and care, often performing work that is highly visible, while also carrying out critical work that is unseen but essential; and WHEREAS, the 2026 National Public Works Week theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” reminds us that public works is rooted in service and powered by the people and communities it supports; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association, recognizing the essential role of public works professionals in protecting public health, safety, and quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Union City does hereby proclaim May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Union City, and encourages all residents to recognize the vital contributions of public works professionals and thank them for their important service to our community.
DATED: May 26, 2026
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember