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Join the League of California Cities’ legislative team for a briefing on the top bills impacting cities this 2022 legislative session. Cal Cities lobbyists will provide detailed information on priority bills that have been introduced. The deadline to register is March 23. Read more
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Cities left a resounding message of strength in the nation’s capital this week during the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. During the event, Cal Cities officers met directly with federal officials to discuss local issues and top city priorities. Read more
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Serving on the Cal Cities Board of Directors is an opportunity for you to shape state policy and the actions of the organization. Cal Cities is currently accepting applications for second vice president and six at-large positions. Apply by close of business, April 27. Read more
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The League of California Cities won a gold award for “Best Rebrand” during the Association Trends 2022 TRENDY Awards in Washington, D.C., which recognize the best communications and marketing pieces in the association and nonprofit community nationwide. Read more
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Thursday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. — With an impressive career as an educator, legislator, California’s current Secretary of State, and a life-long commitment to secure and expand civil rights, Dr. Shirley Weber brings an unique and captivating perspective to issues and trends that matter most to cities and city leaders. Registration must be completed by March 22. Don’t miss it! Register today
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Tuesday, March 29, noon — Still need to take your Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661)? Cal Cities has you covered. To receive credit, you must log in under your own name, be present for the full two-hour training, and participate in the live polling during the session. The training is free for 2022 New Mayors and Council Members Academy attendees and $50 for all other members. Register today
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The League of California Cities is seeking unique, forward-looking topics for the 2022 Annual Conference and Expo, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center, Sept. 7-9. These sessions will support city leaders by equipping them with the latest knowledge, resources, and tools to advance their communities and assist them in their daily roles and operations within their city. Submissions from individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations on any topic of interest to cities are welcome. Submissions are due March 31. Read more
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May 11-13 — Taking place in Sacramento, the City Leaders Summit is a new event where city officials can influence policy decisions in the Capitol and expand their knowledge and policy chops during three days of in-depth sessions and discussions on the key issues facing cities. A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento at a reduced rate for conference attendees that register before April 19. Register today
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The recently formed Department of Cannabis Control has launched CannaConnect, a resource hub to help businesses navigate the regulated cannabis market and maintain compliance with state regulations. The hub includes several helpful links, including fact sheets for new license holders, an inspection checklist, and information about the CEQA review process. Read more
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The California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced the issuance of $95,641,006 in tax-exempt Essential Housing Revenue Bonds to acquire Towne at Glendale Apartments in Glendale. The joint powers authority partnered with the city of Glendale and others for the issuance of bonds. One-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units will be restricted for households earning less than 80%, 100%, and 120% of the median area income. Read more
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Each year, the League of California Cities honors the outstanding work of member cities through the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. The awards, sponsored by Cal Cities League Partners, recognize the successes of cities, as demonstrated by beneficial innovations, resourceful efficiencies, improved public service, and overall enhanced public trust and support. Entries must be submitted online by April 14, at 5:00 p.m. Read more
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The Institute for Local Government (ILG), a Cal Cities affiliate, recently released its 2020-21 Bi-Annual Report. Amidst a global pandemic, social unrest, and new challenges facing local government, ILG continued to make an impact for California's cities, counties, and special districts. Read the report to learn about ILG’s recent programs, initiatives, and achievements. Read more
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Friday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. — This year’s virtual Municipal Law Institute Symposium will provide an in-depth exploration of issues facing municipal lawyers in 2022, including the national opioid settlement, water rights, remote work, wildfire impacts, and new developments in labor and employment relations. Registration is $50 for public agency employees; general registration is $100. The last day to register is tomorrow, March 17, at noon. Learn more
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To address its housing shortfall, Pomona has adopted a set of holistic housing and land use policies. The tools help address a range of related issues, including housing, racial inequity, accessibility, and transportation. When used together, they can boost production and ensure that housing is safe, affordable, and supports a higher quality of life. Read more
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“This is a bad measure,” said Nicolas Romo, legislative affairs representative for revenue and taxation at the League of California Cities. “Not just for cities but for people. This measure is more far reaching than proponents note in their materials." Romo said it creates “a new, very vague adjudicatory process” that local governments would have to go through to charge fines for things like public health and safety violations and other local ordinances. “The measure also makes it much more difficult to assess fines and penalties,” he said. Read more
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