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transparency.” <br />Given the timing, many in the community find this difficult to reconcile with <br />their experience. <br />Pleasanton deserves leadership that leads by example. <br />Right now, many residents feel that the highest levels of leadership are not <br />demonstrating the moral responsibility this moment requires. Whether <br />intended or not, that is the perception created by these decisions. <br />We are asking the City Council to show us that you do have the moral <br />compass this community needs — to step in, provide oversight, and make <br />decisions rooted in transparency, integrity, and fairness. <br />Residents are asking: <br />How can the City justify 0% for union employees and service reductions while <br />advancing raises and market adjustments for management? <br />Why were significant salary changes for top leadership and management <br />classifications brought forward after labor negotiations were completed ? <br />What citizens want: <br />True transparency in budgeting and compensation <br />Leadership that shares in sacrifice before asking it of others <br />A halt to compensation decisions that benefit a few while burdening the many <br />A clear, public justification for executive and management raises <br />A commitment to rebuilding trust with residents and union employees alike <br />Pleasanton’s reputation comes from its people — the union employees, <br />temporary, part-time employees, and residents who keep this city thriving. <br />They deserve honesty, fairness, and leadership that puts the community first. <br />Pleasanton can do better. And we are asking you, our elected representatives, <br />to help make that happen.