City of Cupertino
Sacramento Advocacy Trip Recap
On Tuesday, June 8, 2026, representatives from the City of Cupertino traveled to Sacramento to participate in a series of meetings with legislators and state agency officials regarding the City's legislative priorities and matters of importance to the community. The city delegation included Mayor Kitty Moore, Councilmember Ray Wang, City Manager Tina Kapoor, and Deputy City Manager Kirsten Squarcia.
The day featured a series of productive discussions with key policymakers and stakeholders. Among these meetings was a conversation with Assembly Member Lori Wilson regarding current proposed e-bike legislation, focusing on potential impacts on local governments, emerging policy considerations, and opportunities for cities to participate in the legislative process.
The delegation also met with Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens to discuss a variety of property tax and housing-related measures, focusing on proposals that could affect local government revenues, housing development, and local land use authority.
In addition, the delegation met with Chris Hill of the Department of Finance to discuss prospective property tax legislation and its potential fiscal impacts on cities throughout California. The discussion centered on the implications of these proposals for municipal budgets, local services, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
The day concluded with a meeting with Senator Josh Becker, during which the delegation discussed property tax legislation and other policy matters of importance to Cupertino.
As a follow-up to the Sacramento meetings, we are coordinating with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to schedule a virtual meeting in the coming weeks to continue discussions on housing policy and issues affecting Cupertino.
Overall, the Sacramento advocacy trip was highly productive, providing meaningful opportunities to advance the City's legislative priorities, strengthen relationships with state leaders and agency officials, and stay informed on emerging legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Cupertino's interests.
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son will continue to monitor these issues and keep the City informed of any significant developments.
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