Cal Cities expands and protects local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Cal Cities Advocacy Priorities 
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HomelessnessProtect and expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness.
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HousingIncrease the supply and affordability of housing while retaining local decision-making.
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Public SafetyImprove public safety in California communities.
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Fiscal SustainabilitySafeguard essential local revenues and support fiscal sustainability.
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Cal Cities Delivers
Together, with our members, Cal Cities delivers major victories for cities year after year – protecting local control, securing billions of dollars in new funding, and preserving existing city resources.
100 +
bills/ballot measures passed or defeated to retain local control
$13 Billion
in new funding for cities in the past five years
$8+ Billion
in federal recovery funding in 2021
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May 31, 2023
Lawmakers endorse a permanent home in the state budget for homelessness programs and affordable housingOver two dozen state lawmakers are calling on the state budget committees to include a permanent funding stream of $3 billion in the budget to help cities increase affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
May 31, 2023
Bond measure would bring much-needed funding to affordable and supportive housing programsLawmakers are debating a measure that would provide $10 billion in bonds for affordable and supportive housing programs. The League of California Cities is in strong support of the measure and is urging members to voice their support by calling or writing to their elected representatives.
May 31, 2023
Revised local streets and roads revenue estimates show modest growthThe League of California Cities released new local streets and roads revenue estimates for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The allocations come from tax revenues collected at gas pumps and other sources.
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Guide to Local Recovery
Cal Cities connects cities officials with the resources and information needed to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Learn about economic relief programs, related legislation, and more.
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Advancing Equity
Help create an equitable future for all Californians by browsing our Advancing Equity page, an ever-growing list of promising new strategies, solutions, and foundational resources.
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Western City Magazine
Dive deep into big policy issues and trends or get practical ideas for some of the most pressing issues facing city officials through Cal Cities' monthly Western City magazine.
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Cal Cities Delivers
Cal Cities and its members deliver major victories for cities year after year — protecting local control, securing billions of dollars in the new funding, and preserving existing city resources.
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