The League’s Legislative Action Day welcomed representatives from Gov. Gavin Newsom's
office and Sen. Scott Wiener to brief a record breaking number of city officials on issues facing California's cities this legislative session.
Apply by May 10 to be a volunteer judge for the 2019 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program and help score the applications to determine who the winning cities are for each of the 11 categories.
Check out some of the League's priority bills being heard in committees this week and next. May is a very busy month in the Capitol with a full agenda of legislative policy committees, fiscal committees the Governor's May Budget Revise.
The League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) continues to be one of the most significant benefits for League members. CSCDA announced the issuance of $16.7 million in tax-exempt multi-family affordable housing bonds for Aqua Apartments in Santa Ana.
Mayors and council members of all tenures have a fantastic educational opportunity this summer. The Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum is taking place in Newport Beach, June 19 – 20. Designed for elected officials and staff who are interested in cutting-edge approaches to challenges cities face, this conference will expand your knowledge on a wide range of topics and foster relationships with fellow elected officials.
For more than a decade, the Institute for Local Government (ILG)'s Beacon Program has provided a framework to help local governments implement energy and climate action initiatives in their communities as well as recognize local governments for these efforts.
