Rialto profiled in 'Strong Cities/Strong State' Campaign
Jim Steinberg, Staff Writer
Posted: 08/30/2011 05:31:12 PM PDT
RIALTO - This city joined the ranks of those
profiled as part of the "Strong Cities/Strong
State" campaign highlighting local government
success across the state.
The project, a joint venture of the League of
California Cities and the California City
Management Foundation, will eventually
highlight all California cities.
"We are glad the League asked our city to
participate in the Strong Cities/Strong State
campaign," said Rialto Mayor Grace Vargas. "It is
important to show what communities like Rialto
are doing to improve their communities, promote
economic development and create jobs in these
tough economic times."
The city's profile details projects that promote
sustainable economic development including its
award-winning Downtown Vision and Strategic
Plan and the proposed development of the Rialto
Eco-Industrial Energy Park.
The Eco-Industrial Park, which will occupy 9
acres at the city's wastewater treatment plant,
will create a "green collar" job sector, while
helping to improve the environment and increase
city revenues.
"Rialto is investing millions of dollars in the
community via its redevelopment agency. We are
expanding our library, making major
improvements in our parks, constructing a new
fire station and investing in large public
improvement projects that will make Rialto a
better place to live, work and play in the future,"
said City Administrator Mike Story.
The goal of the campaign is to promote the
innovation and experience of local officials in
delivering vital services at a time when this
expertise is needed by state leaders struggling
with fundamental issues of governance, said Eva
Spiegel, communications director, for the League
of California Cities.
"`Strong Cities/Strong State' seeks to position
cities as vital, necessary and equal partners in
building a better California," Spiegel said.
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