About Us
The League of California Cities has been shaping the Golden State’s political landscape since the association was founded in 1898. We defend and expand local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders. Cal Cities also offers education and training programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to common challenges facing their cities.
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
Dozens
of lawsuits won protecting local control and city interests
Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
Our mission is to expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. Our vision is to be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall supervision, control, and direction of Cal Cities and consists of representatives from each of the Cal Cities 16 regional divisions, 10 municipal departments, five caucuses, and mayors of California's 10 largest cities, as well as 12 elected at-large members. At least one of the at-large members must be from a city with a population under 10,000. The board also includes California city officials serving on the National League of Cities Board of Directors. Learn more about the Cal Cities Board of Directors.
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Membership and Benefits
Get access to unmatched advocacy, updates about the latest policy issues, cutting-edge professional development, and more.
Annual Report
Review Cal Cities' legislative achievements, educational programs, plans for the upcoming year, and strategic growth progress.
2022 Action Agenda
We stand ready to work collaboratively with the state and federal governments and other stakeholders to accomplish our strategic advocacy priorities.
Members' Roadmap
New to Cal Cities or want to get the most from your membership? We’ve created a roadmap to help you get started.
Awards
Cal Cities regularly recognizes individuals and cities whose actions increase local control and the vitality of city governments.
Strategic Growth Plan
We took a candid look at the areas where we are succeeding, as well as challenges that must be addressed.
Cal Cities represents nearly every city and town in California.
Cal Cities by the Numbers
479 Member Cities
57 Board Members
16 Regional Divisions
10 Municipal Departments
5 Diversity Caucuses
Join Our Team
Help create an equitable, prosperous California for all Californians. Cal Cities offers competitive compensation.
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Cal Cities Bylaws
Cal Cities staff, boards, departments, finances, committees, and divisions are governed by an extensive set of bylaws.
FPPC Compliance
The League of California Cities is a “publicly funded nonprofit organization” for purposes of Government Code section 84222.5. This statute imposes several requirements, including posting Cal Cities’ FPPC ballot measure campaign filings on its website.