League News
A flurry of legislative deals were made last week to keep certain ballot measures from appearing on the November ballot. Additional items were also placed on the ballot by legislative action. These agreements came together just before the June 28 deadline for proponents to pull measures from the ballot.
As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court in its highly anticipated decision in Janus v. AFSCME struck down a requirement that a represented employee pay an agency shop fee to their designated union violates that employees’ First Amendment free speech rights.
Focus Moves from Planning to Action
To chart a course that will build on the League’s current success, guide our future growth, and take the impact and value we deliver to California’s cities to even greater levels, the League is powering up for California cities with a three-year strategic plan.
July 2

July 19
Inland Empire/Desert Mountain CitiPAC Gala, Ontario

Aug. 19
North Bay Division Bocce Tournament, Yountville

Sept. 12
CitiPAC Leadership Reception, Long Beach
Sep. 12– 14

Oct. 8
Riverside CitiPAC Golf Tournament, Beaumont

Oct. 11
Central Valley Division CitiPAC, Patterson
Opportunities for Cities
Complimentary Informational Webinars Scheduled for July 11 and 12

U.S. Communities, the League sponsored government purchasing alliance, is excited to announce the new document and media destruction services contract has been awarded to Shred-it.
News & Events

Over the last two weeks, the Legislature approved a second package of budget trailer bills following the initial adoption of the budget on June 14.

Best Best & Krieger is offering several free one-hour webinars on a variety of legal issues, new legislation and opportunities that League members may find of interest.