Cal Cities Advocate Archive

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June 29, 2022 - Priority bills briefing + City voices protect local transportation projects + Brown Act modernization stymied
June 22, 2022 - Behavioral health care bills take center stage + Priority bills briefing + Annual conference educational sessions revealed
June 15, 2022 - What's in the state budget for cities + Federal recovery funds update + Drought briefing with Secretary Wade Crowfoot
June 8, 2022 - New drought rules enacted + Cybersecurity webinar + Upcoming legislative committee meetings to watch
June 1, 2022 - Annual conference registration opens + Catalytic converter theft bills + Help shape Cal Cities policy
May 25, 2022 - New Action Alerts + The Culling: Which bills move off of Suspense + Local streets and roads revenue estimates
May 18, 2022 - Cal Cities Advocate: Housing bill Action Alert! + May Revision deep dive + Cal Cities Board actions
May 11, 2022 - City leaders rally for state funding for new housing program, organic waste recycling, and unfunded mandates
May 4, 2022 - City Leaders Summit: What to expect + Cal Cities News Conference at the Capitol + your city’s organic waste data are needed now!
April 27, 2022 - Cities’ priorities for state budget surplus + Brown Act modernization bills + City Leaders Summit pre-registration ends April 29
April 20, 2022 - Advancing Equity Community launched + Tiny homes make big impact + New recovery resources for cities
April 13, 2022 - Ranked-choice prohibition bill stopped + Chief Hahn Speaker Series next week + Help boost organic waste recycling advocacy
April 6, 2022 - Proposed federal bill adds ARPA spending flexibility + New fiscal recovery resources available + Helen Putnam Award deadline looms
March 30, 2022 - CBRT opposition grows + Top bills for cities + New water conservation executive order
March 23, 2022 - Top bills briefing tomorrow + New date for March Speaker Series + Pismo Beach takes top Local Streets and Roads prize
March 16, 2022 - City officials advocate in D.C. + Bills that could impact cities briefing + Cal Cities takes gold for “Best Rebrand”
March 9, 2022 - City Leaders Summit Registration open! + The American Rescue Plan one year later + Update to health and safety protocols for events
March 2, 2022 - Speaker Series to feature California Secretary of State + new ARPA reporting guidance + latest opposition efforts against CBRT measure
February 23, 2022 - As California's drought worsens, state grants for drought projects are a relief
February 16, 2022 - "Infrastructure School" offers cities crash courses on accessing funds for critical projects
February 9, 2022 - Cities urged to oppose ballot measure seeking to restrict voter input and local taxing authority
February 2, 2022 - Cal Cities heads coalition against proposed ballot initiative that benefits big business and threatens local services
January 26, 2022 - Appellate court reaffirms cities’ discretion to interpret their land use plans
January 19, 2022 - Cal Cities releases 2021 Annual Report
January 12, 2022- Temporary drought rules go into effect Jan. 14; cities may use their own discretion during enforcement process
January 10, 2022 - Top priorities for cities get new investments in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget
January 5, 2022 - Legislature reconvenes with unfinished business and new opportunities for 2022
December 15, 2021 - FPPC makes changes to fundraising-related payment reporting
December 8, 2021 - Cal Cities Board of Directors adopts 2022 Action Agenda; considers positions on potential ballot initiatives
December 1, 2021 - The 2021 Legislative Report is now available. Learn about the most significant new legislation impacting cities
November 17, 2021 - A collective sigh of relief after CalPERS board votes to keep discount rate at 6.8% following compelling testimony by city officials
November 10, 2021 - Congress passes $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill: Here’s what California cities can expect
November 3, 2021 - Joining forces, not “strike forces,” needed to house Californians - Cal Cities responds to State Attorney General's announcement
October 27, 2021 - November's Speaker Series features infectious disease experts on how COVID-19 will evolve and how cities can help in the response
October 20, 2021 - President Silva appoints 2022 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 13, 2021 - October treats for cities as Governor takes final action on 2021 bills
October 6, 2021 - Help drive Cal Cities’ 2022 legislative agenda by taking a brief, online survey!
September 29, 2021 - Annual Conference and Expo featured diverse speakers and solutions to major challenges; cities and state lawmakers honored with top awards.
September 15, 2021 - Dozens of bills impacting cities advance to Governor’s desk. Attend the Cal Cities Legislative Call to Action Webinar tomorrow!
September 8, 2021 - There's still time to make your voice heard on SB 9 (Atkins), AB 361 (Rivas), and other important measures!
September 1, 2021 - Annual Conference and Expo keynote speakers revealed!
August 26, 2021 - City leaders discuss priority housing bills and immediate action steps during virtual call to action
August 18, 2021 - President Cheryl Viegas Walker to lead priority briefing on SB 9 and other housing bills!
August 11, 2021 - Six Cal Cities priority bills to be heard in Senate Appropriations Committee on August 16!
August 4, 2021 - Support needed for broadband bills AB 14 (Aguiar-Curry) and SB 4 (Gonzalez)!
July 28, 2021 - Nearly 40 breakouts sessions announced for this year’s Annual Conference and Expo!
July 21, 2021 - Cities gain increased access to transportation and broadband infrastructure funding thanks to SB 640 and SB 156
July 15, 2021 - State Budget bolsters city priorities but calls for direct state relief are left unanswered