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The Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee reviews issues related to finance administration, taxation reform, revenue needs, and revenue sources at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Policy Committee

Committee Leadership

2026 Chair - Joe Vinatieri, Mayor, Whittier
2026 Vice Chair - Cindy Silva, Council Member, Walnut Creek

Committee Members
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.


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Meeting Agendas and Highlights

The Revenue and Taxation 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
     Agenda  |  Highlights
  • Thursday, March 26, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
    Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
     Agenda |  Highlights

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