Topic - Governance, Legislation & Law Archive

Mark Your Calendar Now for November Legislative Briefings

The Legislative Briefings cover information of critical importance to cities and are offered in two formats, online and in person, to make them readily accessible for all member cities.

Regulating Lobbying Activities

This column presents options for securing compliance with local lobbying laws and questions to ask about what kind of laws make sense for a particular community.

by Daniel D. Purnell

Realignment: How Cities Can Maximize Existing Powers and Recover Costs to Fight Crime

Cities can draw on their own police powers and state laws to abate problems from drugs and prostitution to graffiti and gangs.

by Matthew R. Silver

Taking the Long View

The League’s role in advocating for cities has a rich history.

By Chris McKenzie

Join a League Policy Committee and Make Your Voice Heard

Policy committees play an integral role in the League’s decision making process and influence on statewide policy affecting cities.

By Kyra Ross

Jurupa Valley: The Last City in California?

by Stephen G. Harding

Reflecting on Our Progress and Moving Forward

The League has met the challenges of the past year, and much work remains to be done.

by Mike Kasperzak

Don’t Miss the Leadership Gala at the Annual Conference

The gala is the perfect occasion to mix, mingle and support the League’s work on behalf of cities.

by Eva Spiegel

Regulating Lobbying Activities

This article examines common elements of lobbying laws and how these laws typically regulate lobbyist behavior.

by Daniel D. Purnell

What You Should Know About Hiring CalPERS Retirees

Many cities have hired recent retirees to bridge staffing needs during the economic crunch. But failing to recognize and comply with requirements of the statutes governing such hires can result in unintended adverse consequences for both the city employer and the retiree.

by Richard Padilla and Joaquin Vazquez