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Overview December 29, 2017

Features

Article May 8, 2018 Features by Wade McKinney

Why We Need Diversity in City Management

Promoting diversity at City Hall is a key strategy for ensuring equitable public service.

Article May 8, 2018 Features by Dan Carrigg

Redevelopment’s Elimination: Remembering the Local Experience

As new tools emerge, expect local officials to exercise caution.

Article May 7, 2018 Features by Dan Carrigg

The new tax-increment tools lack the concentrated financial impact provided by the former redevelopment tool. Left unaddressed, this financing gap presents significant challenges for the future use of these tools.

Article April 1, 2018 Features Sarah Rubin

Spanish-Language Leadership Academies Build Trust and Civic Participation

Article April 1, 2018 Features Sarah Macdonald

Democracy in Action: City and University Join Forces in San Marcos

The Democracy in Action program provides benefits for students and the community.

Article April 1, 2018 Features

On the Record
Which aspect of public service appeals most to you?

Article March 1, 2018 Features Dan Carrigg

How SB 89 Harmed City Annexations — and Why Fixing It Makes Sense

Fixing annexations would restore previous incentives that support state policies advocating for compact growth and the related benefits of consolidating services for an increasing population.

Article March 1, 2018 Features

On the Record
What’s your city’s most urgent infrastructure or land-use issue?

Article February 1, 2018 Features Gary Lee Moore

Los Angeles Launches a $1.4 Billion Sidewalk Repair Program

The nation’s largest sidewalk repair effort gets underway.

Article February 1, 2018 Features Karalee Browne

Challenges of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Cities are tackling the need for charging infrastructure to power electric vehicles. This article highlights pilot programs, lessons learned and more.

Article February 1, 2018 Features

Contract Provisions Expedite Flood Cleanup in San José

An unusual emergency services agreement yielded significant benefits when disaster struck.

Article January 1, 2018 Features Dan Carrigg

2017 Legislative Year in Review

With over 2,500 bills introduced during the session, the League represented city interests on many issues to protect local control, revenue and flexibility.

Article January 1, 2018 Features

On the Record
What advice would you offer newly elected council members?

Advice for newly elected council members.

Article December 1, 2017 Features Jason Rhine

2017 Legislative Session Makes Many Changes to California Housing Law

Fifteen bills made it into the “Housing Package” that Gov. Jerry Brown signed, which includes the League’s “Blueprint for More Housing” legislation.

Article December 1, 2017 Features Tom Tait

Embracing Kindness to Build Stronger Communities

Kindness is about culture; it is a way of thinking and acting. The ability to foster community resiliency is one of the most important benefits of promoting kindness.