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Article Features By Karina Rodriguez

How a new generation of leaders is building the future they want to call home

More young people are running for office and challenging the status quo. “I felt the biggest way that I could contribute was being behind the dais and making decisions in real time,” said Hercules Vice Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin, who joined city council at age 23.

Article Features By Caren Ray Russom, Bobbie Singh-Allen, Jason Behrmann, and Jan Perkins

Four ways to maintain control and decorum during city council meetings

Smooth public meetings are the direct result of good governance, deliberate preparation, and consistent application of clear procedures officially established in advance. Here are a few proven strategies, based on our over 90 years of combined experience in local government.  

Group of people with long ribbon in front of new housing development
Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

Crescent City leverages federal funding and exceeds housing goals

“The goal is to get more activity downtown, to help the city’s overall economic development,” says City Manager Eric Wier. “We don’t want our downtown to close down at 5 p.m. — this mix of new residential and retail will add a constant synergy to the area.”

Hand reaching for support
Article Features By Aaron Meyer, MD, and Ann Marie Council, JD

CARE Court isn’t working as expected. What can cities do to strengthen it?

State leaders have improved the CARE Act every year to address concerns over its scope, cost, and practices. Yet the challenges facing cities and patients alike remain the same: People with severe mental illness are cycling through emergency medical services without a sustained improvement in care. 

Aerial image of San Ramon's new overcrossing
Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman  

Cities honored for innovative projects making streets and roads safer

The cities of San Ramon, Atascadero, and West Sacramento received top marks for projects that make their streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. “People are inherently resistant to change, and this wasn’t a little change around edges,” said one city official.

Article Executive Director's Message By By League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman

Strong relationships are a city’s X factor

“Make it a priority to build productive relationships with your state and federal leaders,” writes Cal Cities CEO Carolyn Coleman. “If you wait until you have an ask or want something from a lawmaker, you’re too late. Build that relationship now before you need them to take a key vote or sponsor a bill your community needs.” 

Article Local Works By Brian Mohan

Moreno Valley program builds connections and careers

Roughly half of Moreno Valley residents leave the area for work each day. Early results from the MoVal Apprenticeship Hub suggest that trends might be reversing. The program connects local employers to a pipeline of trained talent and provides residents with paid, hands-on apprenticeship opportunities. 

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