Every day local leaders work to make their cities better places in which to live, work, and play. They approve projects to increase affordable housing, address homelessness, improve streets and roads, spur economic growth, and deliver essential services to protect citizens.
The Cal Cities #LocalWorks initiative shines the spotlight on examples of local actions that are making a difference to their communities. See below how local works and if you have a #LocalWorks story to share, please contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or the Cal Cities Communications Department.
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February 12, 2020
The world of municipal finance management can be complex and difficult to navigate. Cities face increasing fiscal challenges as they strive to effectively balance rising pension costs and other unfunded liabilities with providing services to keep their residents safe and their communities thriving.
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February 12, 2020
The world of municipal finance management can be complex and difficult to navigate. Cities face increasing fiscal challenges as they strive to effectively balance rising pension costs and other unfunded liabilities with providing services to keep their residents safe and their communities thriving.
- See more at: https://www.cacities.org/Top/News/News-Articles#sthash.uTrqTMsD.dpuf
February 12, 2020
The world of municipal finance management can be complex and difficult to navigate. Cities face increasing fiscal challenges as they strive to effectively balance rising pension costs and other unfunded liabilities with providing services to keep their residents safe and their communities thriving.
- See more at: https://www.cacities.org/cms/getdoc/0361e858-1f1b-447e-bf17-12bb04ccca35/News-Articles.aspx?viewmode=3&showpanel=1&cmscontentchanged=false&lang=en-US&langobjectlifetime=request#sthash.i1jspoH5.dpuf
February 12, 2020
The world of municipal finance management can be complex and difficult to navigate. Cities face increasing fiscal challenges as they strive to effectively balance rising pension costs and other unfunded liabilities with providing services to keep their residents safe and their communities thriving.
- See more at: https://www.cacities.org/cms/getdoc/0361e858-1f1b-447e-bf17-12bb04ccca35/News-Articles.aspx?viewmode=3&showpanel=1&cmscontentchanged=false&lang=en-US&langobjectlifetime=request#sthash.i1jspoH5.dpuf
February 12, 2020
The world of municipal finance management can be complex and difficult to navigate. Cities face increasing fiscal challenges as they strive to effectively balance rising pension costs and other unfunded liabilities with providing services to keep their residents safe and their communities thriving.
- See more at: https://www.cacities.org/cms/getdoc/0361e858-1f1b-447e-bf17-12bb04ccca35/News-Articles.aspx?viewmode=3&showpanel=1&cmscontentchanged=false&lang=en-US&langobjectlifetime=request#sthash.i1jspoH5.dpuf
March 31, 2021
Further north, the city of Ukiah has completed the first three phases of a new water recycling facility which provides an additional 1,000 acre-feet per year of water to the Ukiah Valley. The project addresses several local needs including meeting regulatory requirements that limit the city’s wastewater discharge to the Russian River. It also creates a more diversified and drought resilient water supply and provides water for agricultural uses like irrigation and frost protection.
February 2, 2021
In December 2020, San Luis Obispo, Manhattan Beach, and San Leandro received a Small City Honorable Mention award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for their climate protection best practices. Specifically, former Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery, San Leandro Mayor Pauline Cutter, and San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon were recognized for their leadership in taking local action and are featured in the 14th Annual Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards.
September 15, 2020
The City of Santa Rosa has updated their messaging and materials to urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19, in addition to natural disasters and other emergencies by implementing a multi-faceted communications program utilizing multilingual materials that are easy-to-understand and provide clear instructions on how residents can prepare, access safety information, and be ready to evacuate during an emergency.
August 4, 2020
For the past 26 years, the City of Madera has enjoyed multiple cultural exchanges and explored business, trade, and educational opportunities with its sister city Yilan in Taiwan. But a recent donation of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) demonstrated the strength of the cities’ bond.
May 13, 2020
A first person account by Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams
May 5, 2020
The Town of Yountville Neighbors Network encourages connections with neighbors to meet new needs that developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 9, 2020
The City of El Monte launched a “virtual city hall” to continue to provide services to residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual city hall provides real-time services to residents, and allows them to schedule meetings, access city services, and speak with city staff.
February 14, 2020
California droughts heavily impacted Grass Valley’s fields and parks, resulting in uneven dirt spaces and costly to water and maintain. The city heard the cry of unhappy residents and proposed a one-cent sales tax for police, fire, road improvements, and parks. After voter approval, the city partnered with the Grass Valley School District to create a $1.5 million all-season 84,000-square-foot all-weather sports field for school and public use.