Generative artificial intelligence can both enhance city services
and cause great harm. This is where policies matter. You need to
know exactly what data your AI tool uses and carefully review
AI-generated content before publishing it.
Californians are struggling with skyrocketing fire insurance
premiums and canceled policies. And it’s not clear if regulatory
efforts to lower prices will have their intended effect. Fire
departments can play a key role in lowering rates both now and in
the future.
More city officials — particularly women — are facing threats and
harassment. Although every city has unique and varied safety
concerns, there are some common practices your city can adopt to
safeguard elected officials and staff before misfortune
strikes.
Mirroring public attitudes, California lawmakers have instituted
sweeping changes to the state’s cannabis laws. This has created
challenges for fire departments, which must balance their mission
of safety with the rights of their employees.
“Those who called Mountain House home wanted more than their
unincorporated status provided,” writes Cal Cities CEO Carolyn
Coleman. “They wanted local control. So local leaders came
together and united as a city to change their circumstances.”
Boosting infrastructure and public services is a part of making
cities more attractive to businesses. Each area comes with its
own unique set of financing options.
Over 240 exhibitors will showcase their products, solutions, and
services to League of California Cities Annual Conference and
Expo attendees, Oct. 16-18. Get to know the exhibitors before you
arrive.