City of San Luis Obispo

Join us in welcoming Scott Collins to the City of San Luis Obispo team! Scott will start his new position as the Assistant City Manager on December 5! He currently serves the community as the Executive Director of the HASLO and has served in executive leadership positions in local governments across the Central Coast. “Scott has a proven record of being an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative local leader,” said City Manager Whitney McDonald. “His wealth of experience at the local level of government across the Central Coast will be invaluable to the City of San Luis Obispo. I look forward to Scott joining our team and contributing significantly to our community through transparency, collaboration, and strong relationships while leading initiatives that will enhance the City’s success." The Assistant City Manager reports directly to, and is appointed by, the City Manager and serves as a trusted partner to the City Manager. In this role, Collins will be responsible for oversight of operations for the City’s Community Service Group, including supervising the department directors for the Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Utilities departments.   “The City is a leader on critical issues of our time – diversity, equity and inclusion; climate change; housing; homelessness; fostering economic vitality for all – and I am excited to join the team and help our community reach its ambitious strategic goals,” Collins said. “I am honored to lead the dynamic Community Services Group, and I am committed to ensuring that we effectively implement City Council goals and City Manager directives while maintaining a pace that is sustainable for all.” Read more about him at slocity.org/News.  

Mayor Erica A. Stewart has ordered the flags flown on City property to be lowered to half-staff on November 1, 2024 until sunset on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in mourning of the passing of Dr. Howard Hayashi, a beloved Central Coast surgeon who made a significant impact on the San Luis Obispo community and lives of many community members. Dr. Hayashi died peacefully at home, surrounded by his closest family, on October 27. He was 68 years old. He was born into the third generation of a family with deep roots in Arroyo Grande, starting from his grandfather who immigrated from Japan as a farm worker in the early 1920s. He graduated Arroyo Grande High School in 1973 with aspirations of becoming a physician. He then graduated from UC Irvine and UC Davis Medical School, where he completed a general surgery residency. He turned down a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to return to the Central Coast to start a solo practice in 1989. For the next 40 years, he would be a cherished community member and surgeon. Dr. Hayashi was a key figure in establishing a countywide trauma center in 2010 at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center – now Adventist Health Sierra Vista – in San Luis Obispo city and served as its director for nearly 15 years. As a general surgeon, Dr. Hayashi interacted with nearly everyone in the medical community and he was legendary for his expertise, work ethic and genuine care for all of those around him. He is survived by his older brother John and his wife Leslie, their children Allyson and Jana (Luke) and their grandsons Lincoln and Dax; younger brother Alan and his wife Kim and their children Colin and Kobe; youngest brother Edwin and his wife Dr. Janet Chen and their children Jordan (Eunjee) and Lauren; and cousin, Joyce, and her husband, Dr. Randy Safarik and their son, Jason.

⚠️ Can You Spot a Phishing Attempt? 🕵️♂️ #Phishing attacks are on the rise! Stay alert by learning to recognize suspicious emails, links, and attachments. When in doubt, don’t click—report it! 📧 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth is the perfect time to brush up on your phishing knowledge. Stay safe, stay informed. 🛡️ #CISACyberMonth https://lnkd.in/gbR6Tdch

Reminder to SLO Residents! ❗️ The General Municipal Election is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Here are the nominees for the offices on the ballot: MAYOR (Vote for one): ⭐️ Donald E. Hedrick Artisan Recycler Harbinger ⭐️ Erica A. Stewart Incumbent ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL (Vote for no more than two): ⭐️ Felicia Lewis Entrepreneur ⭐️ John Drake Behavioral Health Coordinator ⭐️ Jan Marx Incumbent ⭐️ Mike Boswell Professor Names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot, as determined by the Secretary of State per Elections Code Section 13112(b)(1)(C)(i). For more info: https://lnkd.in/g_NiwAdX 📄 #SLOElection #VoteSLO

⏰ Last chance to register! Join us for a FREE workshop with @calpolyoudi and @slochamber, where our DEI Grant recipient business owners will share how they're centering equity in their work and making SLO more inclusive. 🙌 📍 Ludwick Community Center 📅 Tuesday, October 29 ⏰ 2:30-5:00 PM Don't miss out— https://lnkd.in/g_xmhhfz #SLOInclusive #EquityMatters #CommunityGrowth

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Our Volunteer Program welcomed Polk Insurance Agency as our first corporate group to participate in our growing Adopt-a-Park program. This rewarding service opportunity is a win-win-win for all involved. Volunteers (and employee teams) can bond and feel purposeful in giving back, the City benefits from more hands and shared stewardship of our places, and our community continues to enjoy safe, clean, and beautiful public spaces. We thank Polk Insurance Agency for their 12-month commitment to keeping Cheng Park in tip-top shape after its recent re-opening ceremony and celebrate their dedication to their neighborhood park! If you or your group would like to adopt one of the City's 25+ parks, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator (volunteer@slocity.org) or visit volunteer.slocity.org to learn more. @sloparksandrec

📣If you work in Downtown San Luis Obispo you may qualify for the Downtown Access Pass, a year-long FREE SLO Transit bus pass! 🚍️ Travel on SLO Transit from neighborhoods to shopping centers, schools, medical offices, and work sites. 🚲️ If you currently bike and would like the option of taking the bus, all of SLO Transit's buses are equipped with bike racks that can accommodate up to three bikes per bus. 🌎️ Using public transportation can reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact. Try transit and travel more sustainably today! To learn more and apply visit www.slotransit.org!

On Tuesday, the City Council continued the TBID and upheld the Planning Commission’s decision allowing for a property near Cal Poly to be used for fraternity housing. Get the full City Council Meeting Recap: https://lnkd.in/gYCBrMMA

Meet Toni Kincaid, one of the many #FacesoftheCity! Toni is a dedicated volunteer and long-time supporter of the City of San Luis Obispo's historic Jack House! 👋 Toni began her journey as a volunteer in 2006, a year after moving to SLO in 2005. She quickly became involved with the Jack House, first serving as a docent and later stepping into the role of Docent President. Toni also played an active role on the Jack House Committee for eight years and now proudly represents the Jack House on the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC). For Toni, volunteering is all about connecting with others and sharing her knowledge. "I enjoy meeting people and giving back to my community, as they do so much for me," she says. Her passion for fostering community engagement and preserving local history shines through in her work at the Jack House. 🏡🖼️ In her free time, Toni loves to garden, read, and stay active with her Golden Retriever, whom she walks daily. She's also a regular at the gym and organizes a group that feeds and serves meals at Prado Day Center six times a year. Additionally, she stays connected with lifelong friends and family through regular Zoom calls, including a weekly chat with women she’s known since first grade. 👭🩷 Toni’s advice for new volunteers is simple: “You don’t have to know everything. Pick three things in a room that you like and learn those, then gradually add more as you get comfortable. Have fun, and your tours will be great!” 👍️ Thank you, Toni, for your dedication and enthusiasm in making San Luis Obispo a wonderful place to live and learn! 📚️🤎