League of California Cities Latino Caucus

Today we celebrate Cinco de Mayo—a day that honors the strength, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the Mexican community.

The League of California Cities Latino Caucus proudly recognizes the lasting contributions of Mexican Americans to our cities, our leadership, and our shared future. As we celebrate, we also reaffirm our commitment to uplifting Latino voices and advancing opportunities for all.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

The League of California Cities Latino Caucus had a highly successful 2026 Legislative Action Day at the State Capitol.

Our Board showed up with purpose and a unified voice, meeting with key leaders including Speaker Robert Rivas, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, and Assemblymember Mark González.

We proudly advanced our priorities—economic mobility, housing and homeownership, immigrant protections, and environmental justice—while elevating the real perspectives of the communities our members serve.

Proud of our Board’s leadership and impact. This is Latino leadership in action.

Looking to level up your local government leadership? Apply now to serve on our 2026-27 Board of Directors! Board members play a key role in shaping both state policy and the actions of Cal Cities. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/03/10/interested-in-serving-on-the-2026-27-cal-cities-board-of-directors

Join us for our LCCLC Member Roundtable as we prepare for Legislative Action Day at the Capitol.

This is your opportunity to share the issues, priorities, and ideas that matter most to your community—and help shape our conversations with state legislators.

We’ll also discuss key policy trends and the evolving 2026 Gubernatorial race.

🗓 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

👉 Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lnN-FjENQyOItF2rGb318A

Your voice matters—join the conversation.

As California recognizes , we celebrate the movement built by farmworkers and fueled by a shared pursuit of dignity and justice. Today, we honor that legacy — and the hardworking individuals who nourish our communities every day.

Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza shares why serving on the Cal Cities Board of Directors matters to him. Interested in helping shape the future of California cities? Apply to join the board today. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/03/10/interested-in-serving-on-the-2026-27-cal-cities-board-of-directors

Register now for the Legacy Forward Information Session on March 26 at 3 PM ET!

Legacy Forward is an NLC technical assistance cohort program that aims to support small and mid-size municipalities shift from startup-focused strategies to long-term business retention and growth.

Through regular virtual convenings and expert-led webinars, cities who apply and are selected for the cohort will connect with each other and ultimately build the capacity to support more legacy and second-stage businesses in their communities with intentionality imbued with innovation.

Learn more and register now at https://bit.ly/4boP3mF.

League of California Cities Latino Caucus Statement

We begin by honoring Dolores Huerta and the countless organizers, farmworkers, and advocates who built this movement through sacrifice, courage, and collective action.

The recent news regarding César Chávez is deeply disheartening. We recognize the pain these revelations may cause and stand with those who have been harmed. Their voices matter, and they deserve to be heard.

This moment calls for reflection. The farmworker movement has always been about the people—not any one individual. Its strength comes from the many who continue the work with integrity, dignity, and a commitment to justice for all.

We move forward with humility, listening, and a renewed commitment to the values that define this work. Our values are clear: sexual abuse of women and minors is never acceptable, and our hearts are with every survivor.

— League of California Cities Latino Caucus