2021 Spring Legislative Briefing: Major Bills of Interest

This webinar took place on May 4, 2021.

Join Cal Cities’ legislative team for a briefing on critical issues facing cities in the 2021 legislative session. Lobbyists will provide detailed information on key bills pending in the Legislature, including measures pertaining to: 

  • COVID-19 response and recovery; 
  • Local land use authority and affordable housing; 
  • Homelessness issues and funding opportunities; 
  • Disaster response funding and policy; 
  • Public safety, cannabis, and police reforms; 
  • Budget proposals; and 
  • Other issues of importance to cities.
Speakers include: 
Melanie Perron, Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy and Public Affairs 
Jason Rhine, Assistant Legislative Director 
Derek Dolfie, Legislative Representative 
Nick Romo, Legislative Representative 
Bijan Mehryar, Legislative Representative 
Elisa Arcidiacono, Legislative Representative 
Johnnie Piña, Policy Analyst 
Caroline Cirrincione, Policy Analyst 

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