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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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.
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$8+ Billion
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Dec 2, 2022
Cal Cities adopts 2023 priorities to ensure fiscal sustainability and safeguard local decision-makingThe League of California Cities Board of Directors adopted the organization’s 2023 Advocacy Priorities during its meeting today, demonstrating a stronger than ever commitment to solving the most pressing challenges facing communities throughout the state.
Nov 30, 2022
Guide to Local Recovery Update: Nov. 30Applications for a new set of infrastructure “bootcamps” by the National League of Cities and Local Infrastructure Hub are due Dec. 9. The program helps small and mid-sized cities develop competitive federal grant applications.
Nov 30, 2022
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues $57 million in tax-exempt bonds for housing in Los AngelesThe California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) announced the issuance of $57,193,456 in tax-exempt and taxable affordable housing bonds for Miramar Development Apartments in Los Angeles.
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Support Local Recovery
A grassroots coalition of local government, labor, and business groups formed in April 2020, calling on federal and state lawmakers to provide a relief package for cities devastated by the pandemic.
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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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