April 27, 2018
The Legislature introduces thousands of bills each year that affect the roles and responsibilities of local government.
April 27, 2018
With state revenues expected to come in $4.2 billion over previous estimates, the question of how to spend, or whether to spend, those additional revenues will likely dominate much of the budget negotiations that occur between Gov. Jerry Brown’s May Budget Revise and the June 15 constitutional deadline for the Legislature to send the Governor its proposed FY 2018–19 budget.
April 27, 2018
May will be a very busy month in the Capitol with a full agenda of legislative policy committees and the Governor’s May Budget Revise in just a few weeks.
April 27, 2018
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
April 27, 2018
This is a crucial election year for cities.
April 26, 2018
To help cities improve their public engagement efforts, the Institute for Local Government (ILG) will be hosting a TIERS Public Engagement Learning Lab on June 5–6 in San Diego at The Point.
April 26, 2018
The League of California Cities® is now accepting submissions for the 2019 Public Works Officers Institute & Expo, being held April 3–5 at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego.
April 23, 2018
City officials descended on Sacramento on April 18 for the League’s annual Legislative Action Day to advocate on issues facing California cities this legislative session.
April 23, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown met with the League Board of Directors on April 19, in a productive meeting that touched on many of the most significant challenges for cities, including housing and homelessness, pensions and public safety.
April 20, 2018
The Committee to Protect Our Communities formed on April 18 to oppose the “Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act,” a misleading named and dangerous initiative sponsored by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and the California Business Roundtable.
April 20, 2018
The League of California Cities® board of directors held a special election in conjunction with its April 19 Board of Directors meeting in Sacramento to fill officer vacancies.
April 20, 2018
The League of California Cities® is taking submissions for session proposals and speakers for the 2019 City Managers Department Meeting, which is scheduled for Feb. 13–15, 2019 in San Diego.
April 20, 2018
U.S. Communities, the League of California Cities® and the California State Association of Counties sponsored government purchasing alliance, is hosting a free regional event on May 9 in El Cerrito.
April 20, 2018
Legislative policy committees are in full swing in the Capitol and last week a number of League hot bills moved through committee hearings.
April 20, 2018
April is a very busy month in the Capitol with a full agenda of legislative policy committees and the Governor’s May Budget Revise set to be released in just a few weeks.
April 19, 2018
Annually cities and counties must adopt, via resolution, a list of projects they intend to fund through SB 1 in order to be eligible for funding in the upcoming fiscal year.
April 19, 2018
Mark your calendars for Sept. 12–14 for the League’s 120th Annual Conference & Expo in Long Beach.
April 12, 2018
April is a very busy month in the Capitol with a full agenda of legislative policy committees and the Governor’s May Budget Revise fast approaching in early April.
April 11, 2018
The coalition supporting safer roads and protecting transportation improvements continues to gain momentum as June’s Election Day draws closer.
April 11, 2018
Although Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) amended his SB 827 before it goes to its first committee hearing on April 17, the bill is still bad for cities.