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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High-speed rail financing proposal could derail local housing and infrastructure funding
Mar 4, 2026
Cal Cities and other local government groups are pushing back on an unprecedented proposal from the California High-Speed Rail Authority that would threaten local revenues and local control. -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill would improve the fire hazard mapping process
Mar 4, 2026
Asm. Lisa Calderon introduced AB 2517, a bill sponsored by Cal Cities that would address major concerns raised by cities about the state’s fire hazard mapping process. -
Revised single-use plastics rules are raising concerns for ratepayers. What can cities do to help?
Feb 18, 2026
Last Friday, Cal Cities provided comments for what is likely CalRecycle’s last 15-day comment period on its single-use plastic rules. -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill would provide equitable access to disaster assistance
Feb 18, 2026
Last week, Asm. Chris Rogers introduced a bill that would fill a major gap in disaster aid. -
Get face time with lawmakers and answers to your burning policy questions at the City Leaders Summit
Feb 18, 2026
The schedule and session descriptions are available in the “program” section of the summit event page. -
Sponsored bill would increase access to state homelessness funding
Feb 11, 2026
Asm. José Luis Solache last week introduced AB 1708, a bill sponsored by Cal Cities that would create a new way for small and medium-sized cities to access the state's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program. -
Cal Cities bill would make it easier to fix roads damaged by heavy service vehicles
Feb 4, 2026
Lawmakers this year are trying to clarify how cities can fund local street and road repairs, including through a bill sponsored by Cal Cities. -
Cal Cities provides e-bike resources to help cities craft ordinances
Feb 4, 2026
Cal Cities is actively ensuring cities can shape the next phase of e-bike policy through a variety of new resources, including a toolkit featuring studies, safety reports, and sample ordinances. -
Road usage fee bill is a necessary step toward sustainable roads — not a new tax
Feb 4, 2026
California’s transportation funding system is quietly approaching a fiscal cliff — and local governments will be among the first to feel the impact. -
Local concerns mount over federal offshore oil and gas expansion plan
Jan 28, 2026
Local leaders, marine and environmental organizations, and the state are pushing back on a plan from the federal government to restart oil production along California’s coast.
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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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