Climate Ready Fremont Newsletter - April 2026 Special Edition

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View this email in web browser. Newsletter: April 2026 Special Edition Fremont Earth Day Fair: A Sustainable Success! Fremont’s 2026 Earth Day Fair was a fantastic celebration of our planet and community! Held on April 18 at the Downtown Event Center, Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan kicked off the festivities, welcoming hundreds of community members to honor Earth Day. The day was filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and take action. Attendees explored a wide range of exhibits from local climate initiatives to sustainable gardening. The event featured a kids’ bike rodeo, practical tips for reducing food waste, and hands-on activities showing how to incorporate sustainability into everyday life. Attendees were able to connect with local environmental programs, learn practical strategies for sustainable living, and take advantage of convenient on-site services, including paper shredding and a medication drop-off station. The City extends its sincere thanks to all the attendees, exhibitors, performers, volunteers, and staff who made this event possible! A special thanks to our major partners—Washington Health and LEAF—for their continued support. This strong community participation reflects Fremont’s shared commitment to building a healthy, resilient, and climate-ready future We Value Your Feedback! Did you join us at the Earth Day Fair? We want to hear from you! Please share your feedback with us through this short survey. Take Survey Fremont Takes Center Stage at SF Climate Week On April 20, Mayor Raj Salwan represented Fremont at the Accelerating the Transition Conference, the opening event of SF Climate Week 2026. The Mayor participated in the Climate Mayors panel alongside regional leaders to discuss the future of clean energy, resilience, and affordability. During the panel, Mayor Salwan discussed the following recent milestones for Fremont: the expansion of solar‑plus‑battery microgrids at community facilities, strengthening the City’s ability to maintain essential services during power outages Fremont’s continued leadership in electric transportation, having doubled its City electric vehicle fleet and charging capacity since 2023 while remaining one of the first cities in the nation to deploy Tesla patrol vehicles Fremont’s transition to 100% renewable energy, allowing homes and businesses to run on clean power while maintaining competitive pricing and customer choice Mayor Salwan also noted the City’s commitment to sustainable growth and development, focusing on infill development that makes the smartest use of existing land and new affordable housing that includes sustainable features. The Mayor also discussed the vision for Fremont’s emerging Downtown—an area built from the ground up that brings homes, businesses, and transit together to reduce car dependence and create a vibrant gathering space for the community. It was a proud moment for Mayor Salwan to represent Fremont. Seeing our city acknowledged as a climate leader is something our community can applaud together! Take Spring Challenge by Saturday, May 2! The challenge is on! From now through May 2, Fremont residents are invited to participate in the City's My Climate Ready Fremont Spring Challenge. By participating, you can earn a chance to win prizes and be recognized by the City! Follow the steps outlined below: Visit myclimatereadyfremont.gov. Create a free account and select the Eat Green & Waste Less category. From now through May 2, complete at least ONE of the following actions: Compost, Make a Meal Plan, Bring Your Own Mug, or Store It, Serve It, and Share It. Create a group with family and friends if you want to make it even more fun! This is optional. Be sure to complete your actions by this Saturday, May 2. Thanks for doing your part to help create a climate-ready Fremont—every action makes a difference! Learn More Add us to your address book Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2026 City of Fremont, All rights reserved.