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Three fentanyl-related bills supported by Cal Cities passed through a special hearing of the State Assembly Public Safety Committee. The hearing was held in response to heavy pressure from Cal Cities and other groups that are growing increasingly frustrated with the alarming number of fentanyl-related deaths. Read more
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CARB approved the final Advanced Clean Fleets regulation late last week. The rule requires local municipal fleets to begin transitioning to zero-emission trucks as soon as next year. Cal Cities has worked with CARB to secure greater flexibility for cities since the regulations were first proposed two years ago. Read more
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The California Supreme Court last week issued opinions on two cases that, while not in favor of the local governments involved, do provide local agencies with some clarity. The League of California Cities filed an amicus brief for each case. Read more
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It’s a deceptively quiet period for the Legislature. Many critical bills are already awaiting their (potential) final fate in their respective appropriations committees. But for the past week, Capitol insiders were focused on what’s not happening in appropriations. The California Air Resources Board approved the final Advanced Clean Fleet rule and four fentanyl-related bills passed out of a special hearing. Also, up for discussion in the coming weeks: funding — or lack thereof — for a proposed .gov website mandate and affordable housing. Read more
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Wednesday, May 10, 11:00 a.m. — Want to learn how to address the unique, water-related challenges facing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities? Join the Cal Cities African American Caucus, the Cal Cities Latino Caucus, and other local government leaders at the West Basin Municipal Water District in Carson to learn about the best practices for advancing water equity and sustainability. Register today
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Wednesday, May 31, 1:00 p.m. — Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a trailblazer and leader of one of the state’s most respected think tanks, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Before taking the helm as PPIC President and CEO, Cantil-Sakauye was the Chief Justice of California — the first person of color, the first Filipina American, and the second woman to serve in the role. Join Cantil-Sakauye as she shares insights about leading California’s top court and her vision for PPIC. Register today
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A third round of Homekey funding is available. The program helps cities quickly build or purchase housing, including hotel conversions, for people experiencing homelessness. Due to demand, applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible. Unsure about how to develop a Homekey project? Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and others publicly praised a motel conversion in Redlands, with one expert calling it an “important model” for other cities. Read more
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The state is seeking applications for its $30 million Land and Water Conservation Fund. The program funds the acquisition or expansion of parks, wildlife corridors, trails, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The maximum grant amount per application is $6 million. Applications are due June 1. Read more
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Friday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. — The Institute for Local Government is hosting a free, in-person trainings to help planning commissioners better succeed in their role. Participants will learn best practices, emerging trends, and important lessons from experts in the field. Space is limited and registration is required. The final session is for cities in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, and Modoc Counties. Register today
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The League of California Cities needs your help picking the 2023 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program winners. Each year, Cal Cities invites city officials to serve as volunteer judges. Volunteers are vital to the success of this program, which brings positive attention to cities and provides opportunities for city officials to learn from one another. Read more
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May 24-27 — The National League of Cities’ Hispanic Elected Local Officials Constituency Group is hosting its annual summer conference in Coral Gables, Florida. The conference provides a space for Latino/a/x elected officials and allies to share best practices and discuss challenges and priorities facing Latino and Hispanic communities. The theme for this year’s event is Cities Work for All: Count Latinos in the Lead. Register today
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Is your city leading the way on climate action? It could be eligible for ILG’s Beacon Leadership and Innovation awards, which celebrates collaborative, inclusive, and equitable climate resilience and adaptation programs. Any city with a program or service that has tangible and measurable results with a minimum of one year of actual implementation is eligible to apply. Additional recognition opportunities are available for Beacon Program participants. Learn more
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If our experience in California is any guide, the federal government may be losing sight of one of the key lessons learned from the pandemic as it responds to the latest national economic challenges: People, and the communities that nurture people, must come first. Read more
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... Senate Bill 7 would — for the first time — require cities and counties to plan enough beds for everyone living without a place to call home. It would go beyond just temporary shelter, also including permanent housing placements. ... At a recent hearing, some bill critics wondered where the money would come from to build all this extra housing. “The funding’s going to be incredibly critical,” said Jason Rhine, assistant director of legislative affairs for the League of California Cities. “If we do not have the money, we will not be able to house individuals.” Read more
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... “Electrifying service yards to support an electrified fleet is a much greater undertaking than a simple electricity panel upgrade or some quick trenching in the parking lot,” wrote the California League of Cities, California State Association of Counties and California Special Districts Association in a letter to the air board April 6. “Upgrading infrastructure, purchasing vehicles, training workforce, and complying with mandated reports is not something local agencies can easily comply with.” Read more
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