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Mayor Barbara Lee, state officials and 500 volunteers unveil Clean California designation and revitalize East 12th Street
Summary
Mayor Barbara Lee, state officials and community groups marked Earth Day by unveiling Oakland's Clean California Communities designation and leading 500 volunteers in planting trees, mulching medians and removing trash along East 12th Street to address illegal dumping and improve neighborhood safety.
Mayor Barbara Lee joined state and city officials and hundreds of volunteers on East 12th Street to unveil Oakland's Clean California Communities designation and lead an Earth Day revitalization of the corridor.
The mayor, speaking at the muraled Love Oak Building, said the designation "is real, and it's a testament to you all," and highlighted the City Council's recent advancement of "a comprehensive illegal dumping legislative package," which she said was passed unanimously. Mayor Barbara Lee thanked city staff and volunteers and said the day's work — planting trees, removing trash and restoring public space — contributes to health and safety in neighborhoods that have faced persistent sanitation and safety challenges.
"This work is powered by partnership," said Josh Friday, director of the Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement, before volunteers began projects. "By having…
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