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San Leandro swears in James Aguilar, appoints Michael Bryant to Arts Commission and proclaims April Autism Awareness Month
Summary
The council administered the oath to James Aguilar (District 2), appointed Michael Bryant to the Arts, Culture & Library Commission and adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 Autism Awareness Month; a Regional Center of the East Bay representative described service growth.
The San Leandro City Council opened its April 6 meeting with ceremonial items: Mayor Juan Gonzales administered the oath to newly seated District 2 Council member James Aguilar, who thanked supporters and said he was "ready to get to work." The council also appointed Michael Bryant to fill a vacancy on the Arts, Culture & Library Commission; Bryant was sworn in during the recognitions portion of the agenda.
Mayor Gonzales read a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in San Leandro, citing CDC surveillance figures referenced in the proclamation. Ronke Shodhipa, associate director of the Regional Center of the East Bay, said the regional center—one of 21 statewide agencies—has seen the population it serves grow substantially and emphasized the importance of services and early intervention.
These items were presented at the start of the April 6 meeting to allow incoming officials and community partners to speak briefly and be acknowledged by the council.
