Advocacy
The Cities Association bylaws establish the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) with one representative and alternate from each member city, who each receive one vote. The LAC:
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Enables the Cities Association to advocate on issues of mutual interest
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Provides basic legislative updates to cities with little or no legislative staff.
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Organizes emergency responses to urgent issues.
LAC meets as needed before the Board of Directors meetings.
2021-22 Legislative Positions
Bill |
Position |
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| SB 612 (Portantino)
Electrical corporations and other load-serving entities: allocation of legacy resources. |
SUPPORT | View letter |
| SB 9 (Atkins)
Housing development: approvals. |
OPPOSE | View letter |
| AB 1401 (Friedman)
Residential and commercial development: remodeling, renovations, and additions: parking requirements. |
OPPOSE | View letter |
| SB 649 (Cortese)
Local governments: affordable housing: local tenant preference. |
WATCH | |
| State Budget | Appropriation of $10 billion needed for cities | View letter |