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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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. -
Cal Cities’ advocacy informs upcoming sea level rise science guidance
Mar 27, 2024
The importance of local climate change adaptation policy and practices along California’s coast took center stage in recommendations Cal Cities and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) sent this month to the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) as part of the public process to update the state’s draft sea level rise guidance. -
Nation’s largest pension fund opposes ‘reckless’ ballot measure
Mar 20, 2024
The California Public Employee Retirement System Board today voted 9-0 to oppose the so-called Taxpayer Protection and Accountability Act. -
Cal Cities pushes for feasibility and flexibility in updated water regulations
Mar 20, 2024
The 15-day public comment period ends on March 27. -
Local leaders call for ongoing state funding to reduce homelessness
Mar 6, 2024
Cal Cities and its allies sent a letter today urging state leaders to create an ongoing source of funding for housing and supportive services to reduce homelessness. -
Cal Cities urges SCOTUS to reverse decisions on encampment ordinances
Mar 6, 2024
Cal Cities joined the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) last week in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse two lower court rulings and clarify that ordinances restricting camping on public property do not infringe on a person’s constitutional rights.
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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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