The League of California Cities is a member-informed organization. By engaging and educating key decision-makers, we defend local control through advocacy in the Legislature, at the ballot box, and in the courts. We also offer engagement opportunities and education programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to common challenges facing cities. Together, we elevate Cal Cities as the leading voice for California cities.
Cal Cities Delivers
Here are some ways that Cal Cities delivered January-May 2026.
550+ media mentions
Amplified the need for important resources for cities
350+ city voices
Came to City Leaders Summit, held 85+ meetings at the Capitol
2,100+ city officials
Convened 20 roundtables on important issues to cities
35 events
Hosted Regional Division events with 1,600+ members
Cal Cities Delivers news
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Which bills survived the suspense file slash?
May 23, 2025
Friday morning, lawmakers hacked their way through some 1,000 bills on the aptly named suspense file. -
State oversight of recovery housing is ‘broken,’ say lawmakers and city leaders
May 21, 2025
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, city officials, and a patient advocate gathered at Santa Ana City Hall last Friday to call for greater oversight and transparency over alcohol and drug treatment facilities. -
How cities can prepare for the next disaster
May 21, 2025
Cal Cities has created an Emergency Preparedness and Response Checklist to help cities prepare for disasters and respond rapidly during emergencies. -
Sponsored sea level planning bill heads to appropriations
May 7, 2025
A measure sponsored by Cal Cities that would make it easier for cities to develop mandated sea level rise plans now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. -
Warehouse clean-up bills advance with positive changes for cities, but more work is needed
May 7, 2025
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Early action by city officials stalls two housing bills for 2025
May 7, 2025
Two housing bills, AB 647 (González, Mark) and SB 677 (Wiener), failed to receive enough votes to move out of their respective policy committees thanks to early action by Cal Cities and city officials. -
Bill Talk: Two wins and nine bills to act on
May 7, 2025
Before we get into what’s coming up, let’s talk about what just happened. -
Bill Talk: Four measurable measure modifications
Apr 30, 2025
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Legislature responds to concerns on encampment measure
Apr 30, 2025
Sen. Sasha Pérez this week announced substantial amendments to SB 634 following strong, sustained advocacy from cities — changes that fully address the concerns raised by Cal Cities. -
Cal Cities-sponsored disaster recovery and wildfire preparedness bills advance in the Legislature
Apr 9, 2025
City leaders testified in the Legislature this week in support of two bills that would help cities prepare for wildfires and recover from disasters.
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Our policy positions are entirely driven by our members – city officials like you. Through our multiple policy committees, divisions, departments, and our board, city officials drive the positions Cal Cities takes on legislation. If you aren’t already engaged, we’d love to have your voice join our efforts.
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