League News

Annual Report Highlights League’s 2017 Accomplishments on Behalf of California Cities The League of California Cities® recently published its 2017 Annual Report , which highlights the League’s major accomplishments in advocacy and education last year.

Updated SB 1 Press Toolkit Available Cities are encouraged to promote the positive effects of SB 1 in their communities. The League recently updated the SB 1 media toolkit for cities to use to announce funded projects.

Rescission of Federal Marijuana Enforcement Policy Sends Shock Waves throughout California The U.S. Department of Justice’s Jan. 4 announcement and memo on marijuana enforcement delivered a shock to the industry in California.

Membership Survey

League of California Cities® Membership Survey begins Wednesday

The League of California Cities will release a survey Wednesday, Jan. 10 to all elected officials and staff of member cities as part of the League’s strategic planning process, which launched October 2017.

Conferences & Education

Call for Session Proposals Open for 2018 Annual Conference & Expo  The deadline has been extended to Jan. 16 to submit your Annual Conference & Expo session proposals. The conference will be held Sept. 12 –14 in Long Beach.

Registration Open for the 2018 Public Works Officers Institute & Expo Don’t miss the chance to register early to attend the 2018 Public Works Officers Institute & Expo, which is scheduled for March 28–30 in Monterey. Register online and reserve your hotel by Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Upcoming Events

Jan. 16 Webinar: 2018 Retirement System Sustainability Jan. 17-19 New Mayors & Council Members Academy Jan. 31- Feb 2 - SOLD OUT City Managers Department Meeting Feb. 5 Webinar: New Organic Waste Recycling Program

March 28 –30 Public Works Officers Institute & Expo Apr. 4-6 Planning Commissioners Academy   April 18 Legislative Action Day May 2-4 City Attorney Spring Conference SAVE THE DATE Sep. 12-14 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo

Financial Solutions for California Cities

League-Sponsored Bond Agency Issues $43.5 Million in Tax-Exempt Bonds for Affordable Housing in Fremont and Los Angeles  Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the  California Statewide Communities Development Authority  (CSCDA).

More News & Events

ILG Releases 2017 Annual Report The Institute for Local Government (ILG) has released its 2017 Annual Report . The report outlines how the organization connected with more elected officials and staff last year through trainings, resources and outreach.  ILG Will Partner with San Bernardino LAFCO to Provide Ethics Training The Jan. 29 Workshop is Open to Other Municipal Agency Elected Officials and Staff   The Institute for Local Government (ILG) will hold an ethics training on Jan. 29 in Apple Valley with the San Bernardino County LAFCO. The workshop is also open to elected officials and staff from other agencies.  New Speakers Bureau Offers Information System Professionals to Address Municipal Technology Challenges and Opportunities The Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) launched a speakers bureau in December to help connect the experts within of the organization with larger audiences.