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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Cal Cities urges CalRecycle to specify local cost recovery in draft plastics and packaging regulations
May 15, 2024
Last week, Cal Cities submitted public comments seeking clarity on how the state will hold producers accountable when reimbursing cities under California’s single-use plastic and packaging material recycling law, as promised by SB 54 (Allen, 2022). -
Lawmakers greenlight housing element audit
May 15, 2024
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Sen. Steve Glazer’s request to audit the state's housing element review process. -
New budget proposal includes major cuts to housing and homelessness programs
May 10, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom characterized his May budget proposal as a "return to normalization" and a focus on core services. -
CalPERS revises automatic discount rate reduction
May 1, 2024
The CalPERS Board of Administration voted last month to revise a policy that automatically increases employer contributions during unexpected market surges. -
Court grants charter cities legal win over controversial housing law
Apr 26, 2024
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State Bills in Brief: April 24-May 2
Apr 24, 2024
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Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills clear key legislative hurdles
Apr 24, 2024
Three bills sponsored by Cal Cities passed policy committees and are headed to appropriations, marking a major milestone in the fight to create more oversight and transparency to protect residents and hold bad actors accountable. -
Which of the retail theft bills do city leaders need to know about?
Apr 3, 2024
The legislation broadly falls into four categories: organized retail theft, cross-jurisdictional issues, repeat offenders, enhanced penalties, and online resellers. -
Cal Cities moves recovery housing reform forward
Mar 27, 2024
Recovery housing can play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents and safer communities. -
State climate laws and disaster preparedness top Cal Cities’ environmental agenda
Mar 27, 2024
Cal Cities has made the state’s climate laws, disaster preparedness, and local climate action its top environmental priorities this year.
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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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