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Cal Cities Advocate will not publish on Dec. 21 or Dec. 28. Our weekly schedule will resume on Jan. 4.
Read below for more news and events.
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The Fair Political Practices Committee recently voted 5-0 to issue an opinion that the disqualification obligations in SB 1439 (Glazer) will not apply retroactively to campaign donations received in 2022. The vote is a positive step toward clarifying the impact of SB 1439. Read more
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After the Governor's convening with city, county, and state officials to discuss the latest distribution of HHAP funding, Cal Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Colemen released a statement reiterating cities' commitment to reducing homelessness and the need for long-term funding. Read more
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Federal, state, and local policy experts highlighted a range of hazard mitigation resources for local governments at November’s Hazard Mitigation Summit in Sacramento. Highlighted resources include new federal funding and guidance, as well as new tools from multiple state offices. Read more
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Applications for a new set of infrastructure “bootcamps” by the National League of Cities and Local Infrastructure Hub are due Dec. 9. The program helps small and mid-sized cities develop competitive federal grant applications. Applications for a similar technical assistance program from the U.S. Department of Transportation are due Dec. 6. A range of other recovery guides and grants are also available, including those related to housing, energy efficiency, solid waste and recycling, broadband, environmental justice, and climate change. Read more
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Dec. 7-8 — High interest rates, record inflation, and other ongoing challenges, combined with changes in work and historic funding packages, have made the job of a city finance director even more complicated. The Municipal Finance Institute equips city finance directors with the tools needed to respond to these challenges, conduct routine business, and build better teams. Register now
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Dec. 7-8 — There is more to being a firefighter than just putting out fires. Firefighters also need to be mentally fit due to their uniquely challenging work conditions. The Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar provides fire chiefs and fire service personnel with the information needed to build stronger, more resilient teams and keep their communities safe. Register now
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Jan. 18-20 or Feb. 1-3 — Designed for newly elected officials or seasoned officials wanting a refresher, the New Mayors and Council Members Academy covers the basic framework that city officials operate in. This year's academies will cover a range of topics, including effective advocacy and key city issues, how Cal Cities supports you, legal powers and obligations, land use planning, financial responsibilities, and more. Register now
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The California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced the issuance of $57,193,456 in tax-exempt and taxable affordable housing bonds for Miramar Development Apartments in Los Angeles. The new construction will be rent-restricted for extremely-low and low-income residents — households earning less than 30% to 80% of the area median income. Read more
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Department of Cannabis Control seeking feedback on retail access grant program
The California Department of Cannabis Control is seeking feedback about the rollout of its retail access grant program, which will support the development and implementation of cannabis retail licensing. One survey is for jurisdictions that have issued permits for cannabis retailers and another is for those that have not issued permits but are considering doing so. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and closes on Dec. 2. Click the links above to take the appropriate survey.
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Over the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically reshaped the nation’s firearms laws. This change has far-reaching implications for state and local regulations — including California’s “good cause” requirement for concealed firearms licenses. Read more
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Carolyn Coleman, executive director and CEO of the League of California Cities, released a statement Monday saying that while cities are making progress in addressing homelessness with the funding available, “more is needed." "Supporting homeless and unsheltered Californians is a responsibility shared by the state, cities, and counties,” Coleman said. “Tougher fiscal times may be in our future so now is not the time to cut back or delay much-needed homelessness funding any longer. Now is the time to double down on long-term investments to address homelessness and support our collective efforts.” Read more
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