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The League of California Cities Board of Directors gathered for a two-day meeting last week to review progress on the 2022 State Action Agenda, vote on ballot measures, and consider recommendations to further the organization’s governance work. Read more
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A sweeping single-use plastics and packaging recycling bill, SB 54 (Allen), was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom after four years of intense negotiations. The League of California Cities played a critical role in ensuring the bill’s success and that new costs will not be borne by cities or their residents. Read more
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Lawmakers have just four weeks to get their bills through any remaining policy committees, a second suspense file, and a floor vote after summer recess ends. Cal Cities has summed up the top housing, infrastructure, homelessness, and climate change bills, as well as the major budget negotiations, to watch. Read more
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Friday, Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m. — Are you working on your first municipal tax, assessment, or fee? Are you puzzled by Propositions 218, 26, and 13? Are you an established attorney looking for a refresher in municipal revenue sources? If so, this "Essential Hour" presentation is designed for you! Join us for a presentation where we discuss municipal finance basics, offer tips and suggestions, and provide some suggested best practices. Participatory minimum continuing legal education credit is available to those who participate in the “live” webinar. Register today
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Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1:00 p.m. — Since becoming Cal Cities President in 2021, Walnut Creek Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Silva has shaped discussions that set Cal Cities' 2022 advocacy priorities, led delegations to the state and federal Capitols to advocate on behalf of cities, and urged lawmakers for funding to advance city priorities. Join us for the August installment of our Speaker Series, where President Silva will discuss what it means to be a leader, drawing on her experience in Cal Cities, local government, and business. Register today
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Early bird registration for the Annual Conference and Expo ends July 27! Scheduled for Sept. 7-9 in Long Beach, the annual conference offers opportunities for local officials to gain knowledge on the challenging issues facing cities and share perspectives with others in the field. Attendees can also visit the expo floor, which will feature over 200 cost-saving services and state-of-the-art products. Registration for all three days starts at $650. Register today
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Has your city found a novel way to respond to evolving infrastructure issues, address transportation inequities, or use technology to solve complex infrastructure problems? Consider submitting a session proposal for the Public Works Officers Institute, scheduled for March 8-10 in Universal City. Proposals must be submitted through an online session proposal form by July 29. Sessions may not include sales, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. Read more
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The threat of homelessness is a major reason why survivors of domestic violence stay in abusive relationships. The Domestic Violence Assistance program provides local assistance for comprehensive support services for existing domestic violence providers throughout California, including emergency shelters for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children. Support is also provided for the maintenance and further development of domestic violence services to underserved populations. The deadline to apply is Aug. 26. Read more
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Every city will be affected by climate change, but not every city will have the tools to mitigate its effects. The Regional Climate Collaboratives helps under-resourced cities build capacity by funding community-driven, cross-sector partnerships to develop processes, plans, and projects that will drive and sustain climate action. The Institute for Local Government (ILG), a Cal Cities affiliate, will help provide technical assistance for the program. For questions, email ILG Assistant Executive Director Karalee Browne. Applications are due Oct. 7. Read more
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The League of California Cities is accepting leadership applications for the chair and vice chair positions for all seven policy committees. Made up of city officials from throughout the state, policy committees actively shape and steer Cal Cities’ advocacy efforts. The chair and vice chair roles are critical positions, as they work with the committee to develop and provide recommendations to the Cal Cities Board of Directors to determine the organization's policy positions. Applications must be submitted online by Aug. 12. Read more
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The League of California Cities is accepting online applications for the Coastal Cities Group Leadership Committee through Aug. 12. Composed of the 61 cities located within the coastal zone, the Coastal Cities Group collaborates on sea level rise mitigation efforts, land use regulations, and other coastal issues. Applicants will be reviewed on their leadership skills, policy awareness, expertise on coastal issues, and experience within Cal Cities. Read more
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Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4, 10:00 a.m. — Do you struggle with designing interactive public workshops? Do you know what virtual tools are available to improve your public engagement? Do you want to improve relationships with your community-based organizations? The Institute for Local Government’s updated TIERS Public Engagement Training is here to help. The program offers a step-by-step framework to help local government leaders master the public engagement process, build trust in their communities, and create more sustainable, authentic, and collaborative outreach strategies. Register today
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021-22 term was historic by any measure. The court heard cases involving abortion, guns, climate change regulation, and tuition vouchers. However, the court also heard cases that will impact the day-to-day operations of local governments, all of which involve the First Amendment. The State and Local Legal Center, which advocates on behalf of state and local governments, summed up these cases in two articles, one on state-level issues and another on local government-level cases. Read the local government article
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Passing energy efficiency policies can be a cost-effective and impactful way to meet the state’s climate goals. Making this change effectively and equitably requires intentional public engagement strategies — especially since these policies are highly technical and can negatively impact low-income residents. Read more
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... The League of California Cities, in an email to the Union-Tribune, said the legislation was rushed and the organization is “evaluating potential next steps.” In the meantime, Cal Cities legislative affairs lobbyist Derek Dolfie said “cities will strive to work with the state to make sure that future energy projects not only meet the energy needs of the state but minimize any negative impacts associated with those projects on local communities and residents.” Read more
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