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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - #3Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education Presentation to Santa Ana on League of California Cities November 21, 2023 Connor Medina Regional Public Affairs Manager, Orange County Division Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Protecting and Enhancing Local Control is at the Core of Cal Cities Mission •Since 1898, Cal Cities has fought to protect and enhance local control. •Over the past decade, Cal Cities has secured hundreds of significant victories for its members. •Cal Cities harnesses the voice and collective power of its 476 member cities, representing thousands of city officials and the millions of California residents they serve. Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities is Membership Driven •Cal Cities’ policy positions are entirely driven by members –city officials just like you. •Cal Cities recognizes that constantly listening and learning is essential to ensure representation of the diverse interests of our membership. •Cal Cities will remain steadfast to ensure state policy approaches to housing and other matters protect local control. •Together, we will ensure that Cal Cities continues to deliver. Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities Resources & Opportunities to Participate •16 Regional Divisions: The Orange County Division represents 33 cities and is led by its own Board of Directors. In August, our new President, La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Marshall Goodman, and the entire Board were elected by the 33 member cities. •10 Professional Departments: City Attorneys; City Clerks; City Managers; Fire Chiefs; Fiscal Officers; Mayors and Council Members; Personnel and Employee Relations; Planning and Community Development; Public Works Directors •5 Diversity Caucuses: African American Caucus; Asian Pacific Islander Caucus; Latino Caucus; LGBTQ Caucus; Women’s Caucus •7 Policy Committees: Community Services; Environmental Quality; Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations; Housing Community and Economic Development; Public Safety; Revenue and Taxation; Transportation, Communications and Public Works Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org OC Division Board Leadership The Hon. David Penaloza 2nd Vice President The Hon. Thai Viet Phan 2nd District Representative Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Your Advocate in Sacramento •ACA 13 set for November 2024 ballot •Governor vetoed SB 799, AB 504 –disastrous bills for local government employers •Governor signed SB 43 –improving patient outcomes Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org THANK YOU Connor Medina Regional Public Affairs ManagerOrange County Divisioncmedina@calcities.org •(949) 421-9898