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Legislative bills like SB 9 threaten the ability of local governments to plan for the type of housing needed in their communities and disregards local democracy by ignoring the voices of local leaders and residents. Time is running out to stop these bills! Join Cal Cities President Cheryl Viegas Walker and Assistant Legislative Director Jason Rhine for a virtual call to action and learn what you can do to stop SB 9 and other harmful housing bills. Register today
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On Monday, the state Legislature returned from summer recess, kicking off a four-week sprint to the end of the session. Lawmakers have key legislative deadlines to meet and are still hammering out the details of the state’s historic $262.2 billion budget. We broke down what cities need to know for the next month. Read more
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After years of stalled negotiations, a historic, bipartisan infrastructure agreement advanced out of the U.S. Senate. Last Thursday, five government leaders from across the country joined President Joe Biden for a conversation about the potential impact the package will have. One of the first speakers was Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. Read more
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The Annual Business Meeting, held during Annual Conference and Expo, is the place Cal Cities membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish Cal Cities policy. Voting delegates this year will take action on two general resolutions, which are now available to review. Read more
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced yesterday that it will continue to reimburse local governments for Project Roomkey costs through the rest of the year. Additionally, the United States Department of Agriculture recently made up to $500 million in grants available to rural communities to help expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare services. The National League of Cities will hold a webinar on how cities use American Rescue Plan funds to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Read more
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The League of California Cities is excited to hold in-person meetings again. In accordance with city, county, state, and federal requirements and recommendations, Cal Cities has created a plan designed to keep all participants healthy, safe, and comfortable during the Annual Conference and Expo. Read more
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Wednesday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. — Join the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties for a webinar about the 2020 Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report, which will be released this month. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the state’s local street and road network including, pavements, bridges, and essential components like sidewalks, traffic signals, and storm drains. New to this report is a discussion of the first statewide analysis on the impacts of SB 1 (Beall, 2017) on local streets and roads, as well as an enhanced analysis of local bridge funding needs. Register now
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Tuesday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. — Join League of California Cities President Cheryl Viegas Walker as she shares her insights on leadership and lessons learned from more than 20 years of public service. Drawing from her service to El Centro, time on multiple statewide boards, and her term as Cal Cities president, Viegas Walker will share her path to leadership and the ‘why’ that keeps her going. Experienced, knowledgeable, and insightful, President Viegas Walker will give her take on the importance of saying yes to leadership and what it means to be a leader in today’s world. Register now
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The League of California Cities is seeking session proposals for the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar, taking place December 8-10 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. Designed for city clerks of all tenures, the seminar covers current issues and provides city clerks with skills and knowledge that will help them in their daily operations. Read more
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The city of Davis set out to find an innovative way to address its long-term environmental, public health, and safety goals by educating and engaging young Davis residents through its Safe Routes to School program. Looking to do something different, the city set its sights on sourcing local, partnering with a local theater company to create a memorable and engaging theater piece that promoted safe biking to young audiences. Read more
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Managed by the Institute for Local Government and the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC), the BOOST Program is a statewide technical assistance program that helps under-resourced cities and towns advance their climate action, resilience, and equity objectives. SGC will select five to seven disadvantaged and/or low-income communities to receive capacity-building support. The application is open to all California cities and towns that are designated as low income and/or disadvantaged communities, with priority given to those with demonstrated staff capacity challenges. The application period closes Friday, September 10. Apply today
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Legislators have less than two weeks to get their bills through appropriations before they can be brought to the floor for a vote. Ten priority bills are currently scheduled for hearings. Multiple bills, including SB 9 (Atkins), AB 215 (Chiu), and SB 556 (Dodd) have been significantly amended, but still contain language that is harmful to cities. Read more
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Monday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. — The federal government has announced goals towards a clean transportation future, but local governments are still sorting through post-COVID scenarios and struggling to make transportation programs more equitable. Join the Institute of Local Government and the University of California Institute for Transportation Studies as they host a panel of transportation experts from California’s top universities who will share project findings and policy recommendations to inform transportation choices in disadvantaged urban and rural communities. Register now
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Sept. 9-10 — Now more than ever, proactive, transparent dialogue, and authentic collaboration between government and communities is being championed across the country. The Institute for Local Government is excited to launch its re-designed TIERS Public Engagement Training in a virtual format. The TIERS training offers a step-by-step framework that helps California local government leaders master the public engagement process and build trust in their communities. TIERS will help you operationalize your outreach and engagement efforts more sustainably and collaboratively, as well as provide resources and digital tools to authentically engage your community in a post-COVID world. Register now
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The National League of Cities (NLC) is accepting applications for leadership positions on its board of directors, federal advocacy committees, member councils, and constituency groups. Each position allows city leaders to bring their expertise to the national level and shape the direction of NLC and its national municipal policy. City leaders applying for the NLC board of directors or second vice-president position may request an endorsement from the League of California Cities. Read more
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The Association of California Water Agencies has released its New Water System Approval Fact Sheet, which contains information for elected officials about the approval of a water system’s broad implications, existing law requirements for new water systems, and questions to consider, as well as additional resources and information. Read more
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The funds, part of a $350 billion in emergency funding approved by Congress in March, are intended to help states and cities address economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, and mitigate impacts on communities, residents, and businesses...Councilperson Richard Montgomery emphasized that providing government services put at risk by losses in revenue during the pandemic was the intended use of the ARPA funds, which resulted from a lobbying effort emanating from state and local officials, particularly the League of California Cities. Read more
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The League of California Cities – a nonprofit that lobbies on behalf of cities throughout the Golden State – will consider supporting two resolutions during its annual conference in late September, one of which would promote the change of online retail tax revenue distribution. If the group decides in support at the September meeting, the League of California Cities would call on the California Legislature to modify the distribution of the Bradley-Burns one-percent local sales tax distribution for in-state online purchases. Read more
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Sept. 22-24
Sept. 22-24 (during the Annual Conference and Expo)
Dec. 8-9 (Save the date!)
Dec. 8-10 (Save the date!)
Jan. 20-21 and 27-28 (Save the date!)
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