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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Don’t miss your chance to connect with 200+ city service providers and advocates
Sep 11, 2024
The Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo is the best way for city officials to hear from experts, connect with peers, and learn about the latest legislative news. -
Make your voice heard about a possible discount rate reduction
Sep 11, 2024
Cal Cities is urging the California Public Employees’ Retirement System not to lower the fund’s discount rate and expected rate of return. -
Warehouse setback bill will limit jobs and economic growth, warn city officials and business leaders
Sep 11, 2024
City officials and business leaders today issued a warning that a gut-and-amend bill jammed through the Legislature at the last minute will lead to job losses and limit economic growth, impacting California’s overall economy. -
What cities need to know about November’s public safety ballot measure — and how to support it
Sep 9, 2024
Voters around the state will have a chance to weigh in on 10 statewide ballot measures this November, including the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. -
What happened in the last, chaotic days of the legislative session?
Sep 4, 2024
It might be more appropriate to ask what didn’t happen last week. -
Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills now on the Governor’s desk
Sep 4, 2024
Two recovery housing bills sponsored by Cal Cities are now in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s hands. Cal Cities is urging the Governor to sign both measures. -
Lawmakers try to jam through warehouse setback bill
Aug 28, 2024
Two lawmakers have gutted and amended a bill that would place severe restrictions on new or expanding warehouses. The end-of-session move comes after months of closed-door negotiations that excluded local governments and other key stakeholders. -
Six things to know about the last week of session
Aug 28, 2024
It’s a busy week for the Legislature, albeit one somewhat of its own making. Besides the usual slew of unfinished business — delayed further by this year’s national political conventions — lawmakers are trying to jam through large policy proposals by gutting and amending existing measures. -
Is extreme heat impacting your city? These resources and tips could help
Aug 28, 2024
State and federal agencies, along with the city of Los Angeles and the nonprofit Climate Resolve shared resources on extreme heat last week as part of a webinar for city officials. -
Here’s what your city needs to know about a proposed general resolution
Aug 28, 2024
Voting delegates may have at least one general resolution to consider at the upcoming General Assembly, held during Cal Cities’ annual conference in October.
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