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The 2022 legislative session ended on Aug. 31, but technically speaking, it stretched into the wee hours of Sept. 1. As usual, lawmakers saved the most contentious bills for last, including an ambitious climate change package. Of the nearly forty priority bills for cities, Cal Cities requested a veto for 14 of them. Read more
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Over 2,000 Golden State city officials came together for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The three-day event featured dozens of sessions on challenging, city-specific issues. Cal Cities also announced the winners of several awards and the 2022-23 Board of Directors. Read more
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On Wednesday, the Governor signed SB 1338 (Umberg) into law. The landmark bill establishes the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Court Program, also known as CARE Court. This critical legislation aligns closely with Cal Cites’ 2022 State Action Agenda. Read more
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Delegates representing the League of California Cities’ member cities approved changes to the organization's bylaws and voted on a petitioned resolution during the concluding General Assembly at the Annual Conference and Expo. Read more
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Last week, more than 2,000 city officials gathered in Long Beach for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. It was a great honor to be installed as the new Cal Cities president. It is an even greater honor to lead this organization as it continues to advance its 124-year-long mission: to expand and protect local control for cities. As I start my new term, I believe it’s important to acknowledge our recent accomplishments, while also committing ourselves fully to tackling the difficult challenges that lie ahead in 2023. Read more
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The federal grant portal, Grants.gov, will be unavailable the last week of September due to planned maintenance. The downtime will not affect application progress. However, several key grant programs — including those funded by the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act — are due during or around this time. Additionally, the National League of Cities and the Local Infrastructure Hub recently released resources to help cities develop competitive federal grant applications. Read more
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Has your city successfully boosted construction, piloted a breakthrough technology, or found ways to better balance housing and retail? Create a foundation for success for others by sharing your knowledge at the Planning Commissioners Academy. Cal Cities is looking for thorough, thoughtful, and complete proposals that tell how your session can help planning commissioners improve their communities, leadership abilities, and knowledge. Read more
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Wednesday, Sept. 28, 10:00 a.m. — California CLASS, an investment program endorsed by Cal Cities and the California Special Districts Association, provides public agencies with an additional diversification option for their daily liquidity and strategic reserve investments. Join us for an informative webinar with California CLASS to learn about the program and investment options, as well as important features offered by the transaction portal. Register now
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Applications for the California Coastal Commission’s $31 million grant program to support local coastal resiliency efforts are due Friday, Sept. 16. Funds may be used for projects that assess climate change impacts and plan for coastal resiliency, including climate change and sea level rise adaptation. Coastal jurisdictions may partner together in support of regional planning efforts. Additionally, local governments may apply for projects that were not previously funded. Read more
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Victims/survivors of crime often do not receive services and support that meet their physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial needs. The Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program helps increase access to culturally appropriate services by funding program enhancements, staff expansions that reflect unserved/underserved populations, cultural norms training, and outreach efforts. The deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 30. Read more
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Nearly one in six California adults experience a mental illness and many are unable to access adequate care. The Department of Health Care Access and Information is seeking to increase the number of appropriately trained mental health care professionals through a loan repayment program. Eligible applicants may receive repayments of up to $30,000 in exchange for a 24-month service obligation practicing and providing direct client care in a qualified facility in California. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. Read more
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The League of California Cities is accepting applications for all seven policy committees now through Sept. 30. Policy committees are critical to Cal Cities’ advocacy efforts, as they shape and steer legislative positions and policy. Committees meet at least three times annually. This year’s streamlined form allows city officials to apply for a division, department, caucus, or presidential appointment at the same time. Read more
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The Cal OES Recovery Hazard Mitigation Division is holding a two-day educational summit in Sacramento for city officials and community partners. The summit will help strengthen partnerships among state and local stakeholders; provide insights from state and local hazard mitigation experts; share information about mitigation funding opportunities; and provide a better understanding of mitigation strategies. Cal OES is collecting information to tailor the summit’s focus. Register today!
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Every Californian now has access to free, 24/7 online tutoring in every K-12 subject, as well as skill-building resources for adult learners. Led by the California State Library, the program also provides access to writing assistance, citizenship resources, resume services, and more. The program was announced along with the first Building Forward Library Improvement Grant Program recipients — the largest investment in public library infrastructure in California’s history. Read more
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Retail development is a critical part of creating communities where people can grow and prosper. However, rural markets are often overlooked during initial retail expansion plans. The rural communities of Blythe, Clearlake, and Fortuna have each invested in proactive retail attraction strategies that raise their profile, creating tangible, positive results in the process. Read more
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For the first time in history, a Black woman, Sedalia Sanders, was honored by the League of California Cities Past Presidents Council with its 2022 Past Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award. Sanders has had a lifetime of firsts, pushing boundaries in local politics. As a past president of the League of California Cities, elected in 1995, she was given the President’s Council’s highest honor at the opening of the organization’s three-day conference last Wednesday, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Read more
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The League of California Cities announced the 12 winning cities of the esteemed Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in 2022. Each city was chosen for their outstanding efforts and innovative programs to improve the quality of life and delivery of services in their communities. The award is given annually in 12 categories. Read more
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