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Dear Mayor Drew Combs and Councilmembers,
As I mentioned in an earlier email, the nominations for Greenbelt Alliance
s
sixth
annual Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards
are open. We extended the deadline until May 17 so more people can
contribute!
I invite you to nominate staff from the City of Menlo Park or another
public agency in your jurisdiction that has been instrumental in building
climate resilience in the region. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE
Three winners will be recognized and honored at our annual benefit, which
will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd, at the Prescott Market in
Oakland!
Why is this important? As environmental and climate protections continue to
be rolled back at the national level,
local
leaders are our most important line of defense. Hidden Heroes of the
Greenbelt is our annual celebration honoring the extraordinary local
government staff whose work on land use, housing, and climate resilience is
protecting our region and inspiring change beyond it.
Nominating is simple: Nominees should be San Francisco Bay Area local
government staff (city/county/agency), non-elected, working at the
intersection of land use and climate change within the following categories:
-
Nature-based Adaptation: working on policies and projects that lead with
nature to build climate resilience.
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Planning for Resilience: planning and community engagement that
implements equitable, climate resilience strategies.
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Abundant Smart Housing: building more homes in the Bay Area, close to
jobs and transit and away from fire hazards, that are affordable for all,
is one of the most impactful actions we can take to reduce climate impacts.
*Deadline extended:* Nominations should be submitted via the Google Form by
May 17, 2026
.
Hidden Heroes is a festive day when residents, nonprofits, government, and
businesses come together and celebrate our collective commitment to this
work. Learn more about our previous Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt awardees
.
Thank you for helping us uplift inspiring leaders from your region. Feel
free to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
*Amanda Brown-Stevens *
Executive Director
*Greenbelt Alliance*
827 Broadway Ste 310 | Oakland, CA 94607
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