James Aguilar, School Board Trustee

05/05/2026

Very grateful to the San Leandro Rotary for their donation to the City of San Leandro, and for their long lasting partnership!!

05/04/2026

Congratulations, Alicia! Welcome to the San Leandro family🍒

City Manager Janelle T. Cameron has appointed Alicia Hernandez as its next Chief Technology Officer. Hernandez brings more than two decades of experience leading complex technology initiatives, having most recently served as Enterprise Systems Manager for the City of Fremont. She will begin her new position on May 26, 2026.

“Alicia’s leadership, technical depth, and strong track record of delivering technology that serve departments and the community make her an outstanding addition to our executive team,” said City Manager Janelle T. Cameron. “We look forward to the vision and momentum she will bring to San Leandro.”

Throughout her career, Hernandez has been recognized for her thoughtful, data‑driven leadership style, strong partnership-building, and deep commitment to service excellence. She has led the implementation of major enterprise platforms, improved operational continuity for 24x7 services, and introduced governance and service‑management practices that have elevated customer experience and system reliability.

“I am honored to join the City of San Leandro and excited to partner with such a dedicated and talented team,” said Hernandez. “I look forward to collaborating with staff throughout the organization to deliver technology solutions that make a meaningful difference for the people we serve.”

Hernandez holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and has completed extensive professional development in change management, IT service management, executive decision support, and system design.

She will lead the City’s technology strategy, digital modernization efforts, cybersecurity posture, and service delivery across the organization.

05/02/2026

The Human Services Commission is an important arm in recommending social policy to the Council🫂 I am looking for District 2 residents to apply, and it could be you!

The Human Services Commission identifies local social needs and advises the City Council on how to meet them, acting as a link between the community and services. They evaluate community social needs, recommend funding for nonprofits, support homeless services, and oversee initiatives for senior services, mental health, and domestic violence prevention.

Interested? Apply here: www.sanleandro.org/170/Boards-Commissions. Applications are open until filled. HSC meets 4th Wednesday of each month🍒

05/01/2026

Our Recreation and Parks Department is up to so many great things! Learn about what’s going on, and get involved🌳

04/29/2026

My April 2026 monthly update—
Wow. In my first month on the City Council, I have been welcomed by my colleagues and the San Leandro community with an overwhelming love and warmth 🍒 I’m incredibly grateful for the support I have received and see it as a sign that San Leandro is ready for fresh, joyful energy. Time to move forward!

In my first monthly update, I want to take you through my transition, and even provide you with a look at what’s to come. I have been on the dais, in the neighborhoods, and at City Hall learning in this short time. I’ve been able to share space with members of the community, my colleagues in some laughter. And, I’ve hit the ground running and have started leading in this new role.

James' April 2026 Update

04/29/2026

Thank you, Mayor Juan Gonzalez for a really fantastic State of the City speech this evening! I attended beside Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen, other community leaders, and our fantastic staff. I appreciate the highlights on just some highlights of amazing work done (especially some call outs to the work in District 2 including Bayfair!), but also a check on the realities of the deficit in our way, and the polarized and changing world around us. I’m grateful to work for our beautiful city — I feel so deeply that leaders, staff, and the community are ready to move forward with a new energy❤️🍒

04/13/2026

Come check out our dashboard! You'll get to see the progress our city is making on the priorities set by the Council🍒Take a look here: https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/sanleandro4189

04/07/2026

Lots of posts today!! As promised, my first Council update! Some highlights: what I've been up to during my transition to office, a huge note on my thoughts around the City Budget, a vacancy on the Human Services Commission, and more📝 Subscribe for these regular updates: iamjamesaguilar.substack.com

I'm honored to serve a city I love so dearly! Let's get to work.

04/07/2026

There are many ways I plan on communicating and getting in touch with District 2, and with the greater San Leandro community. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack! There, I will be sharing regular updates about what I've been up to on the City Council and my thoughts on things. I will be sharing my first update shortly, recapping my transition into office! Stay tuned📋

Subscribe here: https://iamjamesaguilar.substack.com/

04/07/2026

San Leandro has been my home, my life, my soul for thirteen years🍒 Now I have the incredible honor of serving as a City Councilmember. I was sworn in by my former fifth grade teacher, and President of the Oakland School Board — Jennifer Brouhard — upholding my promise to be sworn in to public service roles by public educators. They made me who I am today. I was joined by my family, friends, and even some of my students!! I have been following the Council since I was fourteen years old, then taken under the wing of Mayor Pauline Cutter who taught me the ropes. Since then, I became a two time School Board Member and a teacher in our local schools. The Council has got a lot of work to do here, and I’m ready to do it beside them as a team. I hope you will come beside me along the way!

01/22/2025

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