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State lawmakers have introduced nearly a dozen bills to address the rise in catalytic converter theft. Five of these measures unanimously passed their house of origin and are moving through the second house. This is indicative of the scale of the problem and the Legislature’s eagerness to solve it. Read more
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Emeryville’s housing supply does not come close to meeting demand. However, the city has laid a strong policy foundation to correct this, with positive results thus far. In fact, the city has gained widespread attention for its efforts to create a community where people can live, work, and play without using a car. Read more
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Policy development is a key part of the League of California Cities’ legislative effectiveness. The annual conference resolutions process is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. Read more
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The Federal Transit Administration released a notice of funding for a transit-oriented development grant program, a type of urban planning that clusters jobs, housing, services, and amenities within walking distance of public transit. The National League of Cities also added new resources to help cities better understand two other programs funded by the federal infrastructure law, one for broadband infrastructure and another for energy conservation. Read more
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Registration is now open for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach. Scheduled for Sept. 7-9, the annual conference offers fresh ways 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 be brimming with opportunities to engage with companies and organizations that provide services to cities. Register today
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The League of California Cities is seeking session proposals for the Municipal Finance Institute, a two-day educational and peer-learning event taking place in Monterey, Dec. 7-8. The conference will bring together more than 100 California city finance directors and city managers to discuss the peculiarities, technicalities, and challenges of municipal finance. Sessions may not include sales, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. Read more
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The League of California Cities is seeking unique, forward-looking session proposals for the City Clerks New Law Elections Seminar, a three-day educational and peer-learning event. Taking place Dec. 7-9 in Monterey, the conference will bring together more than 300 California city clerks to discuss the most pertinent issues affecting cities and the city clerk profession. Sessions may not include sales, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. Read more
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California’s multifaceted housing crisis requires a range of solutions, especially for its most vulnerable residents. The Transitional Housing Program helps provide victims of crime who are experiencing homelessness with transitional or short-term housing, with the goal of moving them into safe, permanent housing. Applicants may apply for up to $350,000 in funding. Proposals are due July 5. Read more
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After a long Memorial Day weekend, lawmakers are back at the Capitol. Policy committee meetings have resumed, and legislators have until July 1 to get any bills through their respective policy committees, after which both houses will adjourn for a month-long summer recess. So far, only a handful of meetings have been scheduled, including one related to catalytic converter theft. However, that will surely change by next week. Read more
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Tuesday, June 7, 11:00 a.m. — A historic number of people have quit or are planning to quit their jobs, with many citing burnout as the primary reason. During this webinar, deepen your understanding of burnout and how it can impact your workforce. Learn how to help prevent burnout, create a psychologically healthy culture, and access resources that support employee well-being. Register today
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Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. — In our current political environment, many city leaders avoid or dread political conversations with people whose politics differ from their own. They worry that political discussions will devolve into arguments and result in reputation issues, anger, bitterness, or retaliation. In this webinar, learn how to recognize your inner polarizer, engage with those you disagree with, and intervene in polarizing conversations. Register today
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Advocacy is one of the most important ways that we, as city leaders, build and maintain public trust. And public trust is essential to a functioning and thriving democracy. When we have the trust of the public, we foster robust public engagement and community collaboration. We inspire civility. And, most importantly, public trust leads to better decisions. Read more
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Equity and inclusion are at the heart of good civic engagement. Communities with inclusive civic engagement experience stronger civic responsibility. As our nation’s values have evolved, local leaders have placed an increased emphasis on creating more equitable and inclusive services, policies, and recently, charters. Read more
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When Berkeley, California, banned natural gas hookups to most newly constructed buildings in the city back in 2019, it was viewed as a landmark step by a local government to curb carbon emissions and combat climate change. But the controversial move ignited a legal clash with the restaurant industry and other opponents that is now playing out in a closely watched case before a federal appeals court. … [the] League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties defended the lower court ruling, saying that Berkeley’s ban “is a proper exercise of the City’s police power.” Read more
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The funds in question, called “educational revenue augmentation funds” cover an array of services, and are a key component to many local jurisdictions’ budgets. … The League of California Cities, an organization that advocates for local government control, also called for “unintended consequences” of the trailer bill to be resolved in a letter sent earlier this year. Read more
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A bill that would provide a full sales and use tax exemption for purchases of manufacturing and research and development equipment up to $200 million was advanced by Assembly lawmakers. ... [Cal Cities] praised the intent of the measure, but recommended utilizing the state’s surplus to invest in manufacturing. “While we support California’s manufacturing economy, local governments can ill afford additional erosion of sales and use tax revenues,” the organization wrote in opposition. “Instead, the Legislature should use the historic state budget surplus to invest in California’s manufacturing economy, incentivize innovation, and spur a manufacturing marketplace that is competitive with nation-wide.” Read more
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... The League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties filed a 10-page letter with the California Supreme Court requesting it depublish the First District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Save the Hill Group v. City of Livermore ... The depublication request letter argues that the First District’s opinion improperly conflates CEQA rules governing an EIR’s “no project” alternative’s assumptions and analysis with those governing an agency’s findings that alternatives are infeasible, and also implicitly incorrectly concludes that an agency can’t reject the no project alternative for failure to meet project objectives. Read more
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