Help others build for success at the 2027 Planning Commissioners Academy

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Cal Cities is seeking session proposals for the Planning Commissioners Academy, taking place March 10-12 in Monterey. The academy will offer sessions for both commissioners fresh in their roles and seasoned planning commissioners who need a refresher course or new strategies.

Cal Cities is seeking thorough, thoughtful, and complete proposals that tell how your session can help planning commissioners improve their communities, leadership abilities, and knowledge within their roles.

Noncommercial submissions from any individual, group, business, or organization on any topic are welcome. Session proposals must be submitted online by Thursday, Oct. 1.

This conference offers panel discussions, speed sessions, facilitated discussions, and opportunities for keynote speakers. This year, members have indicated an interest in the following topics:

• Legal and procedural training (Brown Act, CEQA, Robert’s Rules of Order, and councils overriding commission decisions)
• Public communication and engagement
• Housing and state legislation (accessory dwelling units, housing elements, etc.)
• Land use, transportation, and infrastructure
• Small and mid-sized city issues
• Economic development and non-housing planning
• Planning commission basics for new commissioners

Member-driven and member-led programming is a cornerstone of Cal Cities’ educational activities. More than 95% of all programming comes directly from our open calls for proposals. For more information, contact Event Program Manager Kayla Boutros.