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TAKE ACTION! The deceptive California Business Roundtable ballot measure has qualified for the November 2024 ballot
The anti-local control California Business Roundtable measure has qualified for the November 2024 ballot. This l measure will decimate vital local and state services to the benefit of the largest and wealthiest corporations in California. Cal Cities, along with a broad coalition of local governments, labor, public safety, education, and infrastructure advocates, strongly OPPOSE this initiative.
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Sen. Bill Dodd introduced SB 329 on Tuesday. The Cal Cities-supported bill would allow general law cities to adjust council member salaries for inflation. The bill is another tool communities can use to help ensure city councils are reflective of the residents who live, work, and play in their communities. Read more
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Redlands city officials found a way to overcome some of the capacity challenges associated with Project Homekey quickly and efficiently. The city converted a motel into 100 units of permanent supportive housing in just four months. State and federal officials have publicly praised the project. Read more
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Federal agencies are accepting applications for key environmental justice and surface transportation grant programs. Applications for a second round of Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funding — $1.1 billion — are expected to open in April. The National League of Cities and the Local Infrastructure Hub released several new recovery resources as well. Read more
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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m. — Paul Mitchell is one of California’s leading experts on election outcomes, trends, and redistricting. Join Mitchell for the latest installment of the Cal Cities Speaker Series, where he will share information about California’s post-election results and demographics. Mitchell will discuss how the election will impact cities in 2023 and what they need to know about redistricting now that data has been tabulated. Register today
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March 29-31 — Solutions to California’s biggest infrastructure challenges are often developed at the local level by public works officers. Cal Cities helps them meet these challenges head-on by providing training and information through events like the Public Works Officers Institute. This year’s Institute will cover a range of topics, including sustainable water supplies, recycling changes, extreme hazards, and major grant opportunities. Register today
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March 29-31 — Session information for the 2023 Planning Commissioners Academy, including keynote speakers Berké Brown and Dan Walters, is now available. Scheduled for March 29-31 in Garden Grove, the academy provides new and seasoned planning commissioners with updates about recent legislative and regulatory changes, as well as role-specific tools and guidance. Read more
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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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Is your city working to improve the health and well-being of young people? The 2023 All-America City Award by National Civic League will recognize ten communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve the quality of life for youth, and by extension, all residents. Twenty finalists will be invited to assemble a community team to present their work at the All-America City Award event. Read more
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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:00 p.m. — State agencies are hosting the first working group meeting on the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Court. The working group seeks to provide coordination and ongoing engagement and collaboration among relevant stakeholders throughout the county implementation process. Public comment will be taken during the meeting. To receive the latest CARE Court updates, email CAREAct@chhs.ca.gov. Read more
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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:00 a.m. — CalRecycle is hosting a series of informational webinars on SB 54 (Allen, 2022). The landmark plastics recycling law requires all packaging in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2032 and 65% of all single-use plastic packaging to be recycled in the same time frame. None of these costs will be borne by cities thanks to Cal Cities’ sustained advocacy. CalRecycle will begin the implementation process this year. View all CalRecycle webinars
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The City Clerks Association of California is accepting nominations for four awards: Municipal Clerk of the Year, Assistant/Deputy Clerk of the Year, Pat Hammers Spirit Award, and the new Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards recognize city clerks who have made significant and exemplary contributions to their city/district, community, or profession. Nominations are due March 10 at 5:00 p.m. Read more
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California’s unfunded pension woes could become worse in the next few years. Thanks in part to the painful lessons of the 2008 recession, cities have more tools that can help them prepare. However, the window to prepare is narrowing. Read more
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Senator Bill Dodd introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow for increases in city council pay caps for the first time in four decades ... The bill also seeks to increase participation and diversity. ... “Cal Cities is proud to sponsor this important legislation that lessens barriers for those interested in governing at the local level, [said Cal Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman]. "This overdue reform is another tool communities can choose to use that can helps ensure our city councils are reflective of the residents who live, work and play in their communities.” Read more
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