Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations
The Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee reviews issues related to transparency, technology (open data), healthcare, elections, and political reform. Additionally, the committee oversees pensions and workers compensation reform, as well as other labor-related issues.
Learn how Cal Cities Policy Committees work!View the 2027 Policy Committee Schedule.
Policy Committee
2026 Vice Chair - Jill McLewis, Mayor, Sebastopol
The committee's membership is comprised of representatives from each of the Cal Cities professional departments, regional divisions, and caucuses, and appointments by the Cal Cities president.
The Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee will meet in 2026 on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, January 22, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
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- Thursday, March 26, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
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- Thursday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual
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- Friday January 24
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- Friday, March 28
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- Friday, June 13
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Current Action in the Legislature
- Sponsored and Hot Bills
- Bills with Positions
- Tracked Bills
- Committee Hearing Calendar
- A list of City Clerk Department-related bills can be found here: City Clerk Department Legislation
- A list of Personnel and Employee Relations Department-related bills can be found here: PERD Legislation.
Resources for Cities
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California Grants Portal
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Take Action
Our advocacy efforts are strongest when joined by the voices of city leaders. Visit the action center for a list of current priority legislative bills and proposals, and sample letters of support or opposition.
Contact Staff
Johnnie Piña
Legislative Advocate, Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations
(916) 658-8214
Curious why Cal Cities supports or opposes certain bills or measures? Advocacy efforts are determined by Annual Conference Resolutions or the Existing Policy and Guiding Principles.