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The Cal Cities brand has evolved to reflect the diverse mosaic of Golden State’s cities, which come together as a unified block to promote and protect their common interests in the state and national capitols, with the ultimate goal of creating communities that thrive. Read more
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Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 129 (Skinner), a major bill amending the 2021-22 State Budget, League of California Cities President and El Centro Mayor Cheryl Viegas Walker issued the following statement. Read more
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In an effort to close the digital divide, the Legislature introduced AB/SB 156, a slightly modified version of the Governor’s earlier broadband budget proposal, which he is expected to sign. Read more
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Cal Cities Brand Identity Press Statement |
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Sacramento, CA — The League of California Cities, the preeminent voice of cities and towns throughout the state since 1898, today announced the launch of its new brand identity — a new logo, diverse color palette, and website representing the unique characteristics and common interests of the state’s 482 cities. Read more
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released several resources on its Compliance and Reporting Guidance for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) recipients. Additionally, several recovery-related webinars are available later this month, including a Government Service Administration Procurement training. Lastly, the deadline to submit comments and recommendations to the Treasury Department on the Interim Final Rule is on July 16. Read more
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Cal Cities’ professional departments are made up of city leaders in similar professions from throughout California. At the Annual Conference and Expo, members discuss the issues they are facing, hear timely legislative updates, and ultimately find common ground, which propels their work on unified department goals, and sets the course for positive change within their communities. Conference registration is required to attend. Register now
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Thursday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. — Join Cal Cities’ lobbyists for a briefing on major bills cities should consider advocating for or against once the Legislature returns from its summer recess on Aug. 16. Presenters: Cal Cities Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy and Public Affairs Melanie Perron; Assistant Legislative Director Jason Rhine; Legislative Representatives Derek Dolfie, Nick Romo, Elisa Arciadiacono, and Damon Conklin; and Policy Analysts Johnnie Pina, and Caroline Cirrincione. Register now
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Thursday, July 29, 10:00 a.m. — As the state continues to recover and rebuild from the pandemic, how can we ensure that local economies are not left behind? Join the League of California Cities for a special presentation by Lenny Mendonca, former Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, about California's post-pandemic economic outlook and how state and federal governments can help drive local economic recovery. Additionally, learn about best practices for how city leaders can be the “helpers” in their communities while also keeping their mental health and self-care top of mind. Read more
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Thursday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. — Are you new to municipal law? Did you recently transfer into an advisory position? Have you not yet had the pleasure of responding to a Public Records Act request, or feel that you have not yet mastered the art of preparing a response? If any of the above describes you or someone you supervise, this Essential Hour presentation is designed for you! Join us for a presentation during which we will discuss Public Records Act basics, offer tips and suggestions, and provide samples and takeaways. Read more
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The League of California Cities is seeking session proposals for the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar, scheduled 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 immediate and secondary impacts of climate change can be felt deeply in our communities, but we as city leaders have a responsibility to our residents and future generations to mitigate these impacts as much as possible. Cities are leading the way in finding innovative strategies that protect their communities from climate change and cultivate healthy and sustainable communities. Read more
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The Bay Area Council Foundation’s California Resilience Challenge is offering grants in support of climate resilience planning projects, with a preference for projects that will lead to the implementation of resiliency infrastructure. This year’s grant program will provide grants up to $200,000 to qualifying community-based organizations, as well as local and regional public entities to develop and advance projects that protect communities from wildfire, heat, drought, flood, and other climate-change-related threats. Interested applicants are encouraged to join the RFP webinar on July 19. Read more
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The Legislature is set to break for summer recess on July 16, with the Assembly and Senate reconvening on August 16. After the Legislature returns, lawmakers will have two weeks to get their bills through appropriations before they are brought to the floor. The League of California Cities will continue its advocacy efforts during summer recess. Read more
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A bipartisan group of Senators is developing legislative text around the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which could be brought up for a floor vote as early as July 19. The National League of Cities (NLC) has launched a sign-on letter for local officials and state municipal leagues — such as Cal Cities — that demonstrates the need for federal infrastructure investment to the local level to support transportation, water, broadband, and workforce development. NLC has extended the signature deadline to this weekend. Read more
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Tuesday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. — Redistricting is a complex process that may be challenging to explain to your residents. This process will be further complicated by the fact that local governments are still working to navigate virtual and hybrid public meetings and engagement activities. In this webinar, you’ll learn about new outreach rules, tips, and strategies to effectively communicate and engage with your residents on redistricting topics. Speakers: Pasadena City Clerk Mark Jomsky, Tripepi Smith President Ryder Smith, and Institute for Local Government Senior Program Manager Melissa Kuehne. Register now
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Thursday, July 29, 10:00 a.m. — Police practices were featured front and center in multiple U.S. Supreme Court cases this term. Join a discussion of these cases, with topics ranging from Fourth Amendment searches and seizures, to excessive force, to local governments holding onto impounded vehicles after a bankruptcy stay has been filed. Presenters: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP Partner Shay Dvoretzky; Constitutional Accountability Center Director of the Civil Rights, Human Rights, and Citizenship Program David Gans; and State and Local Legal Center Executive Director Lisa Soronen. Read more
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Sept. 9-10, 2021 — Now more than ever proactive, transparent dialogue, as well as authentic collaboration between government and communities is being championed across the country. ILG 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 in more sustainable and collaborative way, as well as provide resources and digital tools to authentically engage your community in a post-COVID world. Read more
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When schoolteacher Helen Putnam was elected Petaluma’s first woman mayor in 1965 at the age of 56, she was determined to seize the day…The vibrant, gregarious Helen Putnam wore bangles, danced at the White House, made friends with people she didn’t always agree with and had an exhaustive resume of working on boards and commissions. She was the first woman president of the League of California Cities and the second woman supervisor for Sonoma County, following Helen Rudee. Read more
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Sept. 22-24 (held during the Annual Conference and Expo)
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