Housing, Community, and Economic Development
The Housing, Community, and Economic Development (HCED) Policy Committee reviews issues related to general plans and zoning, housing, rent control, land use regulation, development fees, building standards, and economic development policy including redevelopment and enterprise zones.
Learn how Cal Cities Policy Committees work!
View the 2027 Policy Committee Schedule.
Policy Committee
2026 Vice Chair - Jorgel Chavez, Mayor, Bell Gardens
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.
- Friday, January 23, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
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- Friday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
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- Friday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual
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- Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Virtual
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- Thursday, January 23
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- Thursday, March 27
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- Thursday, June 12
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Current Action in the Legislature
Resources for Cities
By Housing, Community, and Economic Development Issue
Affordably priced homes are out of reach for many people and housing is not being built fast enough to meet the current or projected needs of people living in the state. Cities lay the groundwork for housing by planning and zoning new projects in their communities, but they cannot solve the housing crisis alone.
For more than a year, Cal Cities proactively worked with city leaders on solutions to the housing crisis. In February 2020, the Cal Cities Board of Directors overwhelmingly supported a bold housing production proposal that, if fully implemented, will lay the foundation for the immediate production of much-needed housing across all income levels.
Resources
California Grants Portal
The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies.
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
Brady Guertin
Legislative Advocate, Housing, Community, and Economic Development
916-658-8255
bguertin@calcities.org
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.