Smart Cities That Work for Everyone

My vision since elected mayor of Sacramento in 2008 has been to make Sacramento "a city that works for everyone." To that end, my team has mobilized volunteers, improved public art, attacked homelessness, slowed gang violence and encouraged the city to Think Big with regard to economic development. We launched Stand UP to promote education innovation and Sacramento READS! to boost literacy. We collaborate with the school district to align city services to maximize resources to support public education.

replicate the nonprofit's innovative maker programs.

this book focuses on the seven keys to education and employment: Innovation Mindset, Sustained Leadership, Talent Development, Collective Impact, Aligned Investment, New Tools and Schools, and Advocacy and Policy.

We both understood the importance of good schools to the health of cities.