Revenue and Taxation
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.
Policy Committee
2024 Chair - Kuldip Thusu, Council Member, Dinuba
2024 Vice Chair - Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem, Norco
The Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee will meet in 2024 on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, January 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Agenda | Highlights
- Thursday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Marriot Burbank Airport Hotel
Agenda
- Thursday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Current Action in the Legislature
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.
Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar
December 11-12, 2024
The Meritage
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
Designed for fire service leaders including, but not limited to, fire chiefs, chief officers, and union leadership, this seminar provides sessions on topics such as leadership, succession planning, labor relations, emergency response, late-breaking changes in EMS, and more.
For registration questions, please contact Registrar, Megan Dunn.
For sponsorship questions, please contact Associate Manager, Exposition Sales and Event Sponsors, Amy Wade.
For additional questions, please contact Associate Manager, Erin Wylder.
Seminar Information
Click here to view the 2023 Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar program.
2023 Session Materials
- Fire Hazard Mapping
- Legislation Updates
- Righting the Ship and Thriving in Leadership
- Sleep Hygiene and Why Its Important
- Statewide EMS Updates and PP-GEMT
- The Catalyst
- What Fire Chiefs Need to Know About Finance Today
- Workers Comp Perspectives
Previous Seminar Session Materials
- 2022 Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar Program
- 2022 Fire Chiefs Reception Flyer
- Speaker Bios
- Cal Cities Legislative Update - Noack
- Difficult Conversations Way to Bypass Conflict
- Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity Effective Tools for Succession Management
- Using a Coaching Mindset to Increase Fire Team Performance - Coyle
- Creating Resilient and Brain-Healthy Fire Departments
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity In the Fire Service: Navigating And Implementing Strategies For Chiefs
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Promoting the Right People for Your Agency
- The Set-Up Of Successful Leadership 2.0
- Understanding the Legislative Process - Dolfie
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
Ben Triffo
Legislative Affairs, Lobbyist, Revenue and Taxation
(916) 738-9062
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