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The wait is over. Here are the bills that survived the suspense file
May 24, 2023 4:53 PM

The legislative sword of Damocles has fallen, the results are tallied, and the verdict? The first suspense …
FPPC officially clarifies application of new financial interest law
January 4, 2023 3:35 PM

The Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) officially removed some ambiguity around a new financial …
Brown Act changes are coming to cities in 2023. Here is what to expect
December 14, 2022 4:37 PM

Several notable changes to public meetings are in place due to new laws that took effect on Jan. 1 and …
Revised retired annuitant regulations open for comment until Dec. 16
December 7, 2022 4:47 PM

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is considering revised, proposed regulations …
New financial interest law will not apply to 2022 campaign contributions
November 22, 2022 3:54 PM

On Nov. 17, the Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) voted 5-0 to issue an opinion that the disqualification …
Revised retired annuitant regulations address cities’ key concerns, but more flexibility is needed
November 16, 2022 1:07 PM

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is considering revised regulations that …
FPPC to issue opinion clarifying application of new financial interest law to 2022 campaign contributions
November 2, 2022 4:21 PM

Starting Jan. 1, council members may need to pay closer attention to campaign contributions. The change …
Cities fare well in final days of the 2022 legislative cycle
October 5, 2022 2:58 PM

Two themes dominated the Capitol as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed over 1,000 measures: an emphasis …
President Ali Sajjad Taj appoints 2023 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 5, 2022 11:50 AM

League of California Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj has announced his chair and vice chair appointments …
A pack of positive bills for cities awaits the Governor’s pen
September 2, 2022 2:59 PM

The 2022 legislative session ended on Aug. 31, but technically speaking it stretched into the wee hours …
Help develop Cal Cities policy by serving on a policy committee; applications due Sept. 30
August 31, 2022 3:47 PM

The League of California Cities is accepting applications for all seven policy committees now through …
Key bills to watch: The top public safety, environmental, revenue, and labor measures impacting cities
July 27, 2022 11:03 AM

The Legislature returns next week for a month-long whirlwind of activity. First up is a gargantuan appropriations …
Top priorities for cities get new investments in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget
January 10, 2022 6:57 PM

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 State Budget building on the state’s efforts to address …
Policy Committee presidential appointment applications open through Nov. 19
November 3, 2021 2:05 PM

Per Cal Cities policy, members must first request a policy committee appointment through their …
President Silva appoints 2022 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 20, 2021 12:08 PM

League of California Cities President Cindy Silva has announced her chair and vice chair appointments …
Want to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to be a chair or vice chair of a policy committee!
September 1, 2021 12:17 PM

Approximately 50 city officials serve on each of the Cal Cities’ seven policy committees. The deadline …