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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$13 Billion
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$8+ Billion
in federal recovery funding in 2021
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Mar 22, 2023
Guide to Local Recovery Update: March 22The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the opening of an electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure grant program and the Local Infrastructure Hub is hosting a series of infrastructure webinars. Also, the National League of Cities is seeking feedback on how to simplify the federal grant process.
Mar 15, 2023
Which of the 2,600 new bills (and counting) will impact cities?Despite high-profile housing fights, painful state budget cuts, and extreme weather, cities have a lot to be positive about in the Legislature. Many of the bills with the biggest impacts to cities would have beneficial outcomes. Of course, there are areas where local leaders will vehemently disagree with the Legislature.
Mar 15, 2023
Guide to Local Recovery Update: March 15More cities could be eligible for a new greenhouse gas reduction grant and federal agencies are accepting applications for a technical assistance program and environmental justice grant program. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is also hosting a series of webinars to help local governments navigate federal funding opportunities.
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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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