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Cal Cities sent a letter today calling on the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom to honor the $345 million allocated for organic waste recycling grants in previous state budgets. The Legislative Analyst's Office recently proposed cutting the grants to cover the greater-than-anticipated state budget shortfall. Read more
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Under a new order from the State Water Resources Control Board, all public sewer system agencies with sewer systems greater than one mile in length must apply for regulatory coverage and comply with corresponding system management and spill reporting requirements. Read more
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Cal Cities leadership met with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill earlier this week to lobby for greater federal support for a range of top city priorities, including affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, climate change, and fiscal sustainability. Read more
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Lawmakers and lobbyists are racing through the end of March before a brief Spring recess, when the Legislature will pause action until April 10. Lawmakers will debate a few high-profile bills in the waning days of March and one of the League of California Cities’ top 2023 legislative priorities — Proposition 47 reform — will be discussed on April 11. More concerning is what’s not on the legislative docket. Read more
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Thursday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. — Are you lobbying at the Capitol for the City Leaders Summit or just need information about the top legislative items facing cities? Join the Cal Cities Advocacy team to learn which issues to focus your advocacy efforts on during the Summit and beyond. This preview will provide information on Cal Cities’ 2023 Advocacy Priorities and Cal Cities’ budget asks. Register today
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Cal Cities is seeking session proposals for the state's premier municipal education event: the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. Taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, Sept. 20-22, the conference will bring together local officials and policy experts for three days of learning, sharing, and problem-solving. Submissions from individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations on any topic of interest are welcome. Read more
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CalRecycle is accepting applications for its Organics Grant Program, which helps cities and other stakeholders meet their SB 1383 obligations. Eligible projects must be in California; facilitate or result in greenhouse gas emission reductions; and increase the quantity of green materials or food materials that will be diverted from landfills. Co-digestion and anaerobic digestion projects have additional requirements. Apply by April 20. Read more
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March 31, 2023, is the final deadline for all participating jurisdictions to submit an allocation plan for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the program provides $5 billion in grant funding for housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter for individuals or households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as other vulnerable populations. Read more
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Do you have a keen understanding of the complex issues facing California's cities and how they are responding? Consider serving on the 2023-24 Cal Cities Board of Directors. Board members play a key role in shaping both state policy and the actions of Cal Cities. Cal Cities is accepting applications from city officials interested in serving in one of six at-large board positions, first vice president, or second vice president. Applications are due April 26. Read more
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Thursday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. — California local governments are blessed with many phenomenal women leaders. This virtual panel will highlight some prominent women leaders across the state who will share insights about their journeys through leadership. Speakers will discuss some of the most critical topics for women, including leading through crisis, communication strategies, work-life balance, transitions, and employer support. Register today
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ILG and the Berkeley Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment are collecting information on how cities are responding to the climate crisis. The two organizations are seeking information on climate plans, actions and opportunities, and barriers to progress. Survey results will inform targeted policy and program recommendations that reflect the unique opportunities and challenges faced by local governments in California. Responses are due by April 7. Take the survey
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Statewide affordable housing production is not growing fast enough to close the state’s housing gap. However, it is not impossible to reverse the trends that got us here — so long as we can learn from our mistakes. Read more
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Senate Bill 751 would prohibit municipalities from signing franchise agreements that allow service providers to cite work stoppages or strikes as “uncontrollable circumstances,” also known as force majeure clauses. ... The League of California Cities is closely watching SB 751. ... “Our intent is to ensure local officials have the ability to step in and make sure trash gets picked up on schedule, guarantee residents receive the services they rely on, and protect ratepayers from increased costs,” [said Nick Romo, a Cal Cities legislative representative]. Read more
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