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Victory for cities! The CA Supreme Court strikes tax ballot measure off the November ballot
June 26, 2024 3:12 PM
The California Supreme Court ruled today that the tax ballot measure backed by the California Business … -
Cities applaud CA Supreme Court striking Taxpayer Deception Act from November ballot
June 20, 2024 10:32 AM
This morning, the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision ruling the “Taxpayer Protection … -
City officials mobilize to protect funding for city services
June 5, 2024 2:45 PM
Elected city officials from Fresno, San Jose, Los Altos, Mountain View, Los Angeles, and other cities … -
All eyes on state Supreme Court, as justices weigh 2024 ballot measure
May 8, 2024 4:41 PM
The California Supreme Court heard highly anticipated oral arguments today on a legal challenge that … -
Inland Empire Division unites to oppose the ‘Taxpayer Deception Act'
April 24, 2024 5:26 PM
The entire Cal Cities Inland Empire Division now formally opposes the “Taxpayer Protection and Accountability … -
Local leaders, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and community advocates say ballot measure could impact public safety and much more
April 18, 2024 4:10 PM
Over 100 local government leaders, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and community advocates rallied outside … -
Nation’s largest pension fund opposes ‘reckless’ ballot measure
March 20, 2024 4:47 PM
The California Public Employee Retirement System Board today voted 9-0 to oppose the so-called Taxpayer … -
Here’s how Cal Cities is opposing the CBRT-sponsored ballot initiative
February 14, 2024 1:55 PM
Over the past year, Cal Cities has been gearing up for an existential ballot measure fight that could … -
Lawmakers wrapped up last year’s leftover bills. Here’s what it means for cities
January 31, 2024 3:31 PM
Cal Cities solidified some key early wins last week as lawmakers wrapped up last year's remaining … -
‘Taxpayer protection’ ballot measure is an unlawful revision of the state constitution, argues Cal Cities
January 31, 2024 2:52 PM
Cal Cities today filed an amicus brief in support of a legal challenge that would remove the “Taxpayer … -
Cal Cities Board votes to support two ballot measures
December 6, 2023 1:10 PM
Last week, the League of California Cities Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly in favor of the ACA … -
San Diego joins Cal Cities in opposing ballot measure
November 8, 2023 4:42 PM
The city of San Diego on Monday passed a unanimous resolution opposing the so-called “Taxpayer Protection … -
The good, the bad, and what to watch. Newsom’s final bill actions
October 18, 2023 1:48 PM
For a moment it looked like 2023 might be the year of no, as Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed one measure after … -
Cal Cities joins legal challenge against ‘taxpayer protection’ ballot measure
October 4, 2023 2:28 PM
The League of California Cities last week filed an amicus letter in support of a legal challenge against … -
Cal Cities backs state-led legal challenge against deceptive ‘taxpayer protection’ ballot measure
September 27, 2023 3:47 PM
The California Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and voter John Burton on Tuesday filed an emergency petition … -
Four key measures advance to the 2024 ballot boxes
September 15, 2023 4:21 PM
Cities and the critical services they provide were front and center at the Capitol this year. Legislators … -
The measures to watch after the session ends
September 13, 2023 3:51 PM
Politics almost always comes down to the wire and the state Legislature is no exception. Lawmakers have … -
ACA 13 advances to Senate floor, despite misinformation campaign
September 13, 2023 3:38 PM
Senators are set to vote on a constitutional amendment that has pitted city leaders against the … -
In a win for cities, ACA 13 moves to the Senate
September 6, 2023 7:13 PM
The California State Assembly today passed ACA 13 (Ward) with 56 aye votes. The Senate now has until … -
Six days to go and nearly 1,000 bills left to pass
September 6, 2023 4:58 PM
The end of the 2023 legislative cycle is in sight. Last Friday marked the second half of the …