1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org
Subject Line: League of California Cities 2024 Dues Invoice
City Manager/City Administrator:
Happy New Year!
Thank you for your city’s membership in Cal Cities. In advance of a hardcopy that will arrive via the U.S. Postal Service later this month, your city’s 2024 Cal Cities dues packet is attached. We hope that the Annual Report, the customized Return on Investment and the list of Membership Benefits will all prove useful in understanding the value of your dues.
Through Cal Cities, all cities and all city officials have the opportunity to help shape vital solutions to the issues of greatest importance to our cities and the state of California.
We value your ongoing commitment to keep city leaders and cities strong and hope you will renew your city’s membership at the first opportunity.
If you have questions regarding your city’s dues, please feel free to reach out directly to me.
Respectfully,
Irene de Jong
Director of Finance and Operations
League of California Cities
Office: 916-658-8277
[email protected] | www.calcities.org
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I N V O I C E
To:
City Manager
San Pablo
1000
Gateway Ave
San Pablo, CA
94806-3722
Invoice: INV-12054-
H1C7W2
Terms: Feb. 28, 2024
Date
Description
Amount
01/2024
Membership dues for calendar year 2024
$14,367.00
Optional litigation surcharge
$0.00
Total Amount
$14,367.00
City of San Pablo
Official Population: 31,510
2024 Advocacy Priorities
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Safeguard local revenues and bolster local economic development. ·
Strengthen climate change resiliency and disaster preparedness. ·
Improve public safety in California communities.
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Expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing.
Our mission is to expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Cal Cities Membership - Your Best Investment
www.calcities.org
Please make checks payable to
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, California 95814-3916
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814
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916.658.8200
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calcities.org
League of California Cities
2024 Dues Schedule
For cities having a population of:
2023
Dues
2024
Increase
2024
Dues
1 to 500 . . . $86 $3 $89
501 to 600 . . . 227 7 234
601 to 700 . . . 453 14 467
701 to 800 . . . 496 15 511
801 to 900 . . . 594 18 612
901 to 1,000 . . . 697 21 718
1,001 to 1,250 . . . 870 26 896
1,251 to 1,500 . . . 1,045 31 1,076
1,501 to 1,750 . . . 1,218 37 1,255
1,751 to 2,000 . . . 1,393 42 1,435
2,001 to 2,250 . . . 1,567 47 1,614
2,251 to 2,500 . . . 1,743 52 1,795
2,501 to 2,750 . . . 1,915 57 1,972
2,751 to 3,000 . . . 2,090 63 2,153
3,001 to 4,000 . . . 2,786 84 2,870
4,001 to 5,000 . . . 3,481 104 3,585
5,001 to 7,500 . . . 4,699 141 4,840
7,501 to 10,000 . . . 5,422 163 5,585
10,001 to 15,000 . . . 6,546 196 6,742
15,001 to 20,000 . . . 7,538 226 7,764
20,001 to 25,000 . . . 9,437 283 9,720
25,001 to 30,000 . . . 11,332 340 11,672
30,001 to 40,000 . . . 13,949 418 14,367
40,001 to 50,000 . . . 16,971 509 17,480
50,001 to 60,000 . . . 19,549 586 20,135
60,001 to 70,000 . . . 21,485 645 22,130
70,001 to 80,000 . . . 22,569 677 23,246
80,001 to 90,000 . . . 24,057 722 24,779
90,001 to 100,000 . . . 26,354 791 27,145
100,001 to 125,000 . . . 30,057 902 30,959
125,001 to 150,000 . . . 33,086 990 34,076
150,001 to 200,000 . . . 37,603 1,128 38,731
200,001 to 500,000 . . . 39,485 1,185 40,670
Plus
per each full 10,000 of population over 200,001
1,884 57 1,941
Over 640,000 119,426 3,583 123,009
A bylaws provision states that no city's dues may increase by more than $5,000 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org SAN PABLO FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21 FY2021-22 FY2022-23 FY2023-24 Total Dues 12,766 13,149 10,682 13,543 13,949 14,367 78,456
VLF/PropertyTax Swap (1) 707,460 803,546 849,934 918,507 893,309 1,247,629 5,420,386 Local Revenues Protected by Prop. 22 (2) 644,045 800,223 637,570 769,264 851,454 873,240 4,575,797 SB 89 VLF Shift -159,337 -166,649 -173,648 -180,942 -188,541 -229,237 -1,098,354 SB 1 - Local Streets and Roads Funds 535,351 565,566 584,019 624,206 769,565 780,354 3,859,060 CARES Act 387,860 387,860
American Rescue Plan Act (3) 7,413,467 7,413,467
Total Return 1,727,519 2,002,686 2,285,734 9,544,503 2,325,788 2,671,986 20,558,217 Rate of Return 135:1 152:1 214:1 705:1 167:1 186:1 262:1 Cal Cities Membership — A Great Investment
Customized Return on Investment Report — December 2023
Our mission is to expand and protect local control for cities through
1. Net gain in revenues by virtue of the VLF/Property Tax Swap. Growth in PropTax in Lieu of VLF versus estimated growth in VLF had it remained.
Membership in Cal Cities is an invaluable investment. The fiscal benefit to cities outweighs the annual dues, providing members with unique opportunities to advocate for the state-wide interests of cities and learn from each other. Investing in Cal Cities strengthens the collective power of local communities. education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
3. American Rescue Plan Act allocations were allocated in FY2021-22 and distributed as two tranches of funding over two years (2021-22 and 2022-23).
2. Prop. 22 ended the Legislature's ability to borrow or delay HUTA and Prop. 42 gas tax funds.
Membership
Benefits
Engage in statewide advocacy campaigns to safeguard local control and secure resources for cities. Engage in one of Cal Cities’ 16 Regional Divisions. Work closely with Regional Public Affairs Managers and other local elected officials to develop region-specific programs, carry out grassroots activities, and share best practices.
Access Cal Cities’ robust advocacy and public affairs resources and engage in actions and events to collectively advocate for the issues that matter most to cities. Access the legal advocacy program that protects the interests of cities in matters before state and federal appellate courts by filing “friend-of-the-court” briefs. City attorneys are eligible to participate in the Legal Advocacy Committee and work closely with attorneys from across the state.
Receive timely updates, action alerts, and in-depth analyses on priority legislation impacting cities from subject-matter experts.
Serve on Cal Cities policy committees and help shape state and federal policy on issues affecting cities. Serve in leadership positions that help drive Cal Cities’ priorities and policy. Attend statewide Cal Cities conferences and events providing a wide range of learning opportunities for new and experienced city officials. *
Engage in one of Cal Cities’ ten professional departments where you can participate in educational and networking opportunities with your colleagues in similar city positions from across the state. Subscribe to the Cal Cities Advocate newsletter for breaking stories on legislative developments, as well as updates on conferences and education events, grant opportunities for cities, and more. Attend webinars to learn about the most pressing issues of the day as they develop — from broadband deployment and wildfires to rental assistance, and more. * Participate in virtual roundtable discussions with colleagues from across the state in member-driven conversations on key issues of shared concern.
Participate in policy briefings with state leaders.
Join a Cal Cities diversity caucus and connect with city officials who share common interests and issues. Receive recognition through one of many awards programs, including the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, the Mayors and City Council Members Torch Program, Local Streets and Roads, and division and department awards.
Share your knowledge of complex municipal issues or projects with other Cal Cities members by proposing sessions and presenting at conferences and events.
Participate on planning committees for conferences and events: Help plan and support conferences specific to your department.
Subscribe to Western City magazine, a monthly publication that analyzes broader statewide policy issues and highlights the innovative work of city officials from across the state. Elevate your city’s visibility: Be highlighted in Western City magazine, #LocalWorks, #CityVoices, and on social media.
Join listservs to exchange information with other Cal Cities members interested in a specific subject area. Participate in issue groups such as the Rural City Information Exchange and Coastal Cities Group. Participate in online communities: Post questions, provide resources to other cities, or poll colleagues on current issues in your field.
*Available at an additional cost for nonmembers.
Members Non-
members
Membership with Cal Cities comes with a wide range of benefits for elected city officials and city staff — from insider opportunities to help shape statewide policies of importance to your city, to unique networking and learning experiences that make our collective work more powerful and effective.
Mission
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California’s cities.
We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. • In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility. • The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. • Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. • The active participation of all city officials increases Cal Cities’ effectiveness. • Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying. • Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.
Cal Cities Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs
calcities.org
Protecting cities’ interests in the Legislature, Governor’s Office, ballot box, and the courts is one of the primary benefits of Cal Cities membership. Member-driven and board-approved advocacy priorities drive Cal Cities’ work. Over the past year, those priorities included finding solutions to the homelessness and mental health crisis, addressing concerns about public safety, and protecting cities’ ability to fund basic services.
In 2023, Cal Cities tracked and engaged on 1,770 bills. Cal Cities had positions on 66 measures that made it to the Governor’s desk. He signed over 80% of the bills we asked him to sign and vetoed more than 40% of the ones we asked him to reject. On average, the Governor only vetoes 14% of the bills that come across his desk.
Cal Cities also partnered with legislators and others to sponsor 9 bills of importance to cities, five of which were signed by the Governor, a 55% signature rate.
Cal Cities played a pivotal role in several legal cases over the last year — including those related to meritless environmental lawsuits, hypodermic needle exchange programs, mitigation fees, encampments, and the ongoing SB 9 (Atkins, 2021) lawsuit. In 2023, Cal Cities filed 35 friend-of-the- court briefs in both state and federal courts to help advance cities’ collective legal interests.
2023 Annual Report
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
League of California Cities
League of California Cities
This past year, Americans
made it crystal clear yet
again to pollsters that they
have the most faith in
local government. There’s
a good reason two-thirds
of Americans trust local
government: We solve
problems and deliver services
our residents need every day.
A key ingredient to our
success as cities in California
is that we understand we
are stronger together. Think
statewide. Act locally.
Nowhere is this more obvious than in our advocacy in the state Legislature. By working together under the banner of Cal Cities, we fought successfully against legislative proposals that sought to apply one-size-fits-all solutions and would impose unfunded mandates on local governments.
The challenge to local control is coming not just from the legislative branch, but also at the ballot box. We focused heavily this past year on fiscal sustainability, coming together to ensure local governments still have the tools and resources they need to fund essential local services our residents depend on. We also came together to mobilize our opposition to a dangerous ballot measure set for the 2024 ballot that would put at risk billions of dollars needed to fund local services and programs.
We also fought for a stronger partnership with the state to address homelessness, boost the supply of affordable housing, and protect the public from increasing crime and the scourge of fentanyl. Cities can’t do this work alone. We need the state to do its part too.
In addition to coming together to advance strong advocacy on behalf of cities, we also came together this past year to learn new and best practices in municipal government from experts and each other. With topics that were timely and relevant, Cal Cities educational events drew high levels of participation by city officials regionally and statewide, in person and virtual.
I am grateful for the dedication and commitment of the
2022-23 Cal Cities Officers and Board members, and city officials, as well as the very talented Cal Cities staff, for making all of this work on behalf of California cities possible.
It is my honor to present to you, the members of Cal Cities, the 2023 Annual Report, which captures our collective
achievements of this past year.
Message from Executive Director and CEO
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Carolyn M. Coleman
Executive Director and CEO
League of California Cities
2023 Annual Report
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There is power in numbers, and our voice at the state and federal capitols is so much stronger when it is echoed by city officials from cities and towns throughout the state.
As public servants, we owe it to our residents to be stewards of public interests. Ali Sajjad Taj Council Member, Artesia
2022-23 Cal Cities President
“
2022-23 Cal Cities Board of Directors
MISSION
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
VISION To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California’s cities.
League of California Cities
Who we are
By the numbers...
Smallest city
Amador City
201
Largest city
Los Angeles
3.8 million
Cal Cities serves thousands
of city officials and staff...
► Mayors and Council
Members
► City Managers
► City Attorneys
► City Clerks
► Fire Chiefs
► Fiscal Officers
► Human Resources
Directors
► Planning Commissioners
► Police Chiefs
► Public Works OfficersMore than 80% of nearly 40 million people in California live in cities.
2023 Annual Report
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The
Corporate
Tax Trick
California’s behavioral health system will
see more big changes next year. Cal
Cities members played a key role in getting SB 326
(Eggman) and SB 43 (Eggman) signed into law. The
two bills will make it easier to provide treatment for
people with serious substance use disorders and
behavioral health needs. Parts of SB 326, including
targeted funding to help cities and counties create
new treatment beds and supportive housing, will go
on the March 2024 ballot.
Housing
Yet again, lawmakers were hyper-focused on passing a
barrage of top-down bills that nibble around the edges
of the housing crisis. But Cal Cities did more than help stop or modify bills that circumvent local zoning rules. We made major progress on our call for ongoing funding for affordable housing and supportive services. Years of advocacy, a bipartisan endorsement from lawmakers, a rally at the Capitol, and extensive media coverage propelled ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry) to the 2024 ballot — a major Cal Cities’ priority. The ballot measure is a badly needed tool that local leaders could use to finance affordable housing and infrastructure.
Homelessness and community wellness
Thanks to the sustained support of city officials,
the Governor signed measures that will curb illicit
fentanyl and reduce ambulance offload times. Cal Cities’ member-driven advocacy also blocked bills that would have reduced the number of tools law enforcement agencies
have at their disposal, including police canines, facial recognition software, and encrypted communications.
Public Safety
Protecting and expanding local fiscal sustainability was top of mind in every issue area this year. We stopped
a bill that would have enacted a statewide short-term rental tax that threatened local revenue streams and two others that would have disrupted public services through changes to employment laws. Cal Cities also co-sponsored bills that will make it easier for cities to complete infrastructure projects.
Fiscal Sustainability
Legislative advocacy
Cal Cities works with lawmakers, the Governor’s Office, and other organizations to advance member-driven and board-approved advocacy priorities. Cal Cities and its members had a record of success in 2023. Cal Cities supported 66 measures sent to the Governor. He signed the majority (82%) of the bills Cal Cities asked him to support and vetoed almost half (42%) of those Cal Cities asked him to drop. On average, the Governor only vetoes 14% of the bills that come across his desk.
We are leading a broad coalition to block a 2024 ballot measure that would significantly jeopardize local funding for local services, create frivolous lawsuits, and undermine voter rights. Cal Cities played a pivotal role in several opposition efforts this year to the “Taxpayer and Government Accountability Act”, including sending to voters an initiative that preserves the majority vote threshold at the ballot box and joining a state-led legal challenge.
League of California Cities
Other legislative achievements
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“
Even with more than 30 lawyers on staff, it still
becomes challenging to stay on top of the
rapidly changing legal issues affecting cities in
a state as dynamic as California. That is why Cal
Cities’ legal advocacy programs and resources
are invaluable to our practice and greatly assists
my office to stay current on the law for the
benefit of the city.
Susana Alcala Wood,
City Attorney, Sacramento
Here are a few more ways your advocacy paid
off: New homes and businesses will get connected
to the electric grid faster. General law cities can
adjust council member salaries for inflation for the
first time since 1984. Cities will still have Brown Act flexibility during proclaimed states of emergencies.
Cities can still prohibit cycling on certain sidewalks
and enforce parking violations. Your advocacy
also secured flexibility in many other laws,
including new permanent water restrictions.
2023 Annual Report
By the numbers...
tracked and engaged on 1,770 bills.
Nearly
450 local leaders
engaged in Cal Cities
committees to shape policy
positions central to our
advocacy.
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Legal advocacy
Cal Cities’ robust legal advocacy program protects the
interests of cities in matters before the courts. As part of this program, Cal Cities files amicus, or “friend-of-the-court,” briefs.
Cal Cities participated in several federal cases involving the regulation of homeless encampments on public property
and joined several ongoing state cases, including a lawsuit against SB 9 (Atkins, 2021) and a state-led legal challenge that would remove the “Taxpayer Protection and
Government Accountability Act” from the ballot.
The legal advocacy program also occasionally weighs in
on regulatory matters. Thanks to member-driven advocacy, the state passed regulations that clarify how an expanded campaign finance law impacts elected officials.
An appellate court reinforced the strength of the home
rule doctrine in Cultiva La Salud v. State of California .
The case centered on a 2018 law that prohibited cities
from adopting taxes on certain groceries, including sodas.
An appellate court issued a ruling in Save Livermore
Downtown v. City of Livermore that protects affordable
housing projects from meritless environmental lawsuits.
In its brief, Cal Cities noted that the lawsuit is part of a broader trend by special interest groups.
In Grant Park Association Advocates vs. California
Department of Public Health, an appellate court ruled
that the state must consult local law enforcement
about hypodermic needle exchange programs. The decision emphasizes the importance of meaningful state and local government communication.
A few legal advocacy highlights include:
This year Cal Cities
Cal Cities partnered
with legislators and
others to sponsor
of importance to cities.
The Governor signed
that were sent to his desk.
9 bills
all 5
35 friend-of-
the-court briefs
in both state and federal
courts to help advance
cities’ collective legal interests.
Cal Cities filed
Cal Cities supported and
He signed 82% of the bills
vetoed 42% of the bills
Cal Cities opposed — compared
to his average 14% veto rate.
Cal Cities had positions on 66 measures
that made it to the Governor’s desk.
League of California Cities
Connecting and growing with each other
Now, more than ever, Cal Cities members crave connection to each other — a chance to share successes as well as the challenges they experience in their cities. Cal Cities provides an unparalleled range of conferences and events, where city leaders can step back from their day-to-day duties and grow personally and professionally.
During the City Leaders Summit in Sacramento in April, over 350 city officials joined county officials at a special joint convening between Cal Cities and the California State Association of Counties focused on potential shared solutions to homelessness. Prior to the Summit, over 100 city officials drew media and legislative attention when they gathered outside the Capitol to urge the state to invest $3 billion in ongoing funding to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase affordable housing.
In September, over 2,000 city leaders came together for the Annual Conference and Expo. The three-day event was a chance for local officials to come together, discover solutions to city-specific issues, and celebrate noteworthy successes. A conference highlight was that the five Cal Cities diversity caucuses — the African American Caucus, the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, the Latino Caucus, the LGBTQ Caucus, and the Women’s Caucus — each organized an education session. One example was Righting Wrongs: Addressing Discrimination Against AAPIs where city leaders discussed Zoom bombing and other obstacles to governance.
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A diversity of people and perspectives matter. That is the backbone of Cal Cities. No two cities are the same, yet we face some of the same challenges and bring different ideas to the table for solving those problems. Together, we are indeed stronger. “ Daniel T. Parra
Mayor, Fowler, 2022-23 Cal Cities First Vice President
2023 Annual Report
By the numbers...
32 webinars and
Speaker Series
4,494 attendees
29 Professional
department
roundtables
2,080 attendees
121 Regional
division events
4,659 attendees
4,916 attendees
8 conferences
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Diverse opportunities for a
diverse membership
One-size-fits-all solutions don’t work for every city or every member, which is why Cal Cities also makes available a wide variety of opportunities for members to engage at both the regional and statewide levels.
Cal Cities’ 16 regional divisions held meetings throughout the year to focus on their regional needs and advocate on top regional concerns. They also met in small groups with their legislators to advocate directly for more resources to help cities tackle these issues.
In addition, thousands of city officials participated in member-driven department and issue-based roundtables, providing members with a safe space to learn from their peers.
Elected and appointed officials came together to gain a deeper, statewide perspective on the unique opportunities and challenges faced by their professions. In 2023, two of the highlights were the City Managers Conference and the New Mayors and Council Members Academy. These events drew a high level of participation and praise for timely, relevant educational content.
League of California Cities
Amplifying city voices
City leaders are doing important work every day to meet the needs of residents, solve problems, and improve the quality of life for all Californians. Telling the city story — ensuring that your work is visible to lawmakers, state and federal officials, the media, and other city leaders throughout the state — is front and center of what we do at Cal Cities.
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“
In today’s world, it is imperative that Cal Cities uses every tool in its box to effectively communicate with our diverse cities. Social media is one of those tools. Cal Cities’ use of social media increases member engagement, ensures
accurate information delivery, and provides timely
crisis communication. Cal Cities’ presence on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn meets our members
where they are, and that is on social media.
Randi Johl, Legislative Director/City Clerk,
Temecula, Cal Cities Board Member
Amplifying local stories is an integral part of how Cal Cities advances the collective power of cities and brings about change. #LocalWorks highlights examples of local actions that are making a difference in your communities. This year Cal Cities focused on ways cities are making real progress to address homelessness and spur affordable housing. These important city stories were featured in the Cal Cities Advocate (a weekly newsletter) and Western City (a digital magazine) which both reach nearly 20,000 subscribers.
The winning cities of the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, which honors outstanding efforts to improve the quality of life and delivery of services in their communities, were also featured on these platforms throughout the year.
2023 Annual Report
By the numbers...
in 1,700 news stories.
Cal Cities was mentioned
Shared 20 #LocalWorks
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• City of Agoura Hills
• City of Azusa
• City of Corona (two)
• City of Modesto (two)
• City of Moreno Valley
• City of Pleasanton
• City of Riverside
• City of Santa Monica
• City of Shafter
• City of West Sacramento
12 Helen Putnam Award for
Excellence winners were featured
in Western City magazine.
80 Cal Cities also shared city stories, news, events, and more valuable information on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This past year Cal Cities expanded its reach on Instagram and LinkedIn with more timely content for our growing audience of engaged city leaders, lawmakers, and other
stakeholders. Be sure to follow our pages if you don’t already! Cal Cities also strengthened relationships with the media to ensure the city perspective was part of the greater conversation.
Cal Cities’ advocacy efforts drew significant media attention, and where our cities’ collective work was featured in a plethora of local publications and statewide media including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Politico, and CalMatters. Cal Cities placed op-eds in the Sacramento Bee and Modesto Bee — one covered the lack of ongoing funding to cities to help reduce homelessness and boost affordable housing, and the other calls for the lack of swift action from lawmakers to address the fentanyl crisis.
As part of Cal Cities’ efforts to amplify local perspectives, a new feature called City Voices gives a platform for local leaders to talk about the biggest challenges and successes facing
their communities.
City Solutions by the numbers...
in bond financing issued
$1 billion $800 million
Nearly
in pooled investments
stories of local actions that
are making a difference
to California communities.
cities on social media who
are making strides to address
housing and homelessness in
their communities.
Highlighted 96 586% on Instagram and
Expanded our reach by
241% on LinkedIn
to meet members
where they are.
League of California Cities
The Cal Cities team
Supported by a staff of about 70, Cal
Cities is the leading advocate and
premier educational resource for
California cities and their leaders.
Strengthening cities through advocacy and education
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org The Cal Cities 2022-23 Board of Directors
Officers
Ali Sajjad Taj, Council Member, Artesia, President
Dan Parra, Mayor, Fowler, First Vice President
Lisa Middleton, Council Member, Palm Springs, Second
Vice President
Cindy Silva, Mayor, Walnut Creek, Immediate Past President Carolyn M. Coleman, Executive Director and CEO
Directors
Teresa Acosta, Council Member, Carlsbad, At-Large
Ashleigh Aitken, Mayor, Anaheim, Large City
Jan Arbuckle, Mayor, Grass Valley, At-large
Al Austin, Council Member, Long Beach, Large City
Representative
Melanie Bagby, Council Member, Cloverdale, At-Large
Karen Bass, Mayor, Los Angeles, Large City
Scott Bauer, Council Member, Eureka, Redwood Empire
Division
LaTanya Bellow, Deputy City Manager, Berkeley, Personnel and Employee Relations Department
London Breed, Mayor, San Francisco, Large City
David Cohen, Council Member, San Jose, Large City
Representative
Michael Colantuono, City Attorney, Grass Valley, City
Attorneys Department
Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Mayor, Auburn, Sacramento Valley Division
Phill Dupper, Mayor, Loma Linda, Inland Empire Division Jerry Dyer, Mayor, Fresno, Large City
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor, Alameda, East Bay Division Neysa Fligor, Council Member, Los Altos, Peninsula Division Edgard Garcia, Council Member, El Centro, Imperial
County Division
Todd Gloria, Mayor, San Diego, Large City
Karen Goh, Mayor, Bakersfield, Large City
Marshall Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem, La Palma, At-Large
Eric Guerra, Mayor Pro Tem, Sacramento, Large City
Representative
Rene Guerrero, Director of Public Works, Pomona, Public Works Department
Mike Healy, Council Member, Petaluma, North Bay Division Britt Huff, Mayor, Rolling Hills Estates, At-large
Randi Johl, Legislative Director/City Clerk, Temecula, City Clerks Department
Dan Kalb, Council Member, Oakland, Large City
Representative
Ellen Kamei, Council Member, Mountain View, Women’s
Caucus
Lynne Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Cucamonga,
At-large
Jim Lewis, City Manager, Atascadero, City Managers
Department
Steve Martin, Mayor, Paso Robles, Channel Counties Division* Ray Marquez, Council Member, Chino Hills, At-large
Porsche Middleton, Council Member, Citrus Heights, At-large John Minto, Mayor, Santee, San Diego County Division
Richard Montgomery, Mayor, Manhattan Beach, At-large
Scott Nassif, Mayor, Apple Valley, Desert Mountain Division Eric Nelson, Planning Commissioner, Dana Point, Planning and Community Development Department
Kim Nguyen, Council Member, Garden Grove, Orange
County Division
Lori Ogorchock, Council Member, Antioch, Mayors and
Council Members Department
Jaime Patino, Council Member, Union City, At-Large
Dave Potter, Mayor, Carmel, Monterey Bay Division
Ana Maria Quintana, Vice Mayor, Bell, Los Angeles
County Division
Gabe Quinto, Council Member, El Cerrito, At-large
Roberta Raper, Dir. of Finance & Technology, West
Sacramento, Fiscal Officers Department
Dana Reed, Council Member, Indian Wells, Riverside
County Division
David Sander, Vice Mayor, Rancho Cordova, NLC
Jeff Smith, Police Chief, Pismo Beach, Police Chiefs Department Dan Stefano, Fire Chief, Costa Mesa, Fire Chiefs Department Kuldip Thusu, Council Member, Dinuba, South San Joaquin Valley Division
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor, Lemon Grove, African American
Caucus
Anna Velazquez, Mayor, Soledad, Latino Caucus
Malia Vella, Council Member, Alameda, API Caucus
Tyller Williamson, Mayor, Monterey, LGBTQ Caucus
Dan Wright, Council Member, Stockton, Central Valley Division Nancy Young
, Mayor, Tracy, At-large
The Cal Cities Board of Directors provides leadership and guidance, shaping state policy and the actions of the organization. *Mayor Steve Martin passed away in August 2023.