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Community pushback is often the biggest risk to building permanent supportive housing. But it doesn’t have to be.

Successful projects often come down to a few repeatable strategies that reduce risk and keep momentum moving forward. Affirmed Housing breaks it down.

A practical playbook for getting permanent supportive housing approved by your community - Western City Magazine Community pushback is often the greatest risk to building new permanent supportive housing. But it doesn't have to be. The ...

Congratulations to City of Alameda Mayor and Cal Cities Board Member Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft!👏

🏆 Alameda wins the 2026 Mayors' Climate Protection Award in the Small City category!

At the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 94th Annual Meeting, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft accepted this honor for Alameda's Community-wide Equitable Decarbonization Program - a citywide effort to make clean energy accessible and affordable for all residents.

At the heart of the program is Alameda Municipal Power, the oldest municipal electric utility west of the Mississippi, delivering 100% clean electricity at rates 45% below neighboring utilities.

This award reflects what's possible when local government leads with purpose - building a healthier, more sustainable community for everyone.

Learn more at https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/City-of-Alameda-Wins-Top-Award-for-Advancing-Decarbonization

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🏆 Congratulations to Cal Cities Board Members City of Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and City of Fresno, California Mayor Jerry Dyer! 🎉

They received first-place honors in the United States Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Awards for their outstanding leadership and innovation in addressing the climate crisis and advancing sustainability in their communities. 🌱♻️ Way to represent Cal Cities on the national stage!👏 https://www.usmayors.org/2026/06/04/two-california-mayors-recognized-for-leadership-on-climate-action/

Legislators have until July 2 to get their bills through the final round of policy committee hearings. But before then, they must iron out a near-final budget agreement by June 15. Learn about the latest advancements in this week’s Bill Talk. 🏛 https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/06/03/bill-talk--time-to-do-it-all-over-again

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Cities across California are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating love, inclusion, and belonging.

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo!
Join nearly 2,000 city leaders at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23–25! Explore solutions for challenging issues, connect with colleagues, and meet directly with city service providers. ✨

Don't wait to register!➡️ bit.ly/Annual-2026

Dive into the new summer issue of Western City! ☀️

Discover how cities are pushing back against oil drilling, preparing for extreme heat, and supporting vulnerable groups through housing and community programs. https://www.westerncity.com/

New recommendations from the FEMA Review Council would shift more disaster management responsibility to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. National League of Cities explains.

FEMA Review Council Final Report Signals Major Shift in Federal Disaster Policy The FEMA Review Council approved a sweeping set of recommendations during its final public meeting on May 7 that could significantly reshape federal disaster response, recovery and mitigation policy.

✅ The Assembly approved Cal Cities’ co-sponsored AB 1821 last week. The bill provides a practical update to the California Public Records Act and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Strong city support will be key to helping AB 1821 advance. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/05/27/support-needed-for-co-sponsored-california-public-records-act-bill

Cal Cities released new local streets and roads revenue estimates prepared by our fiscal policy advisor, Michael Coleman. Cities and counties should use these estimates for budgeting purposes. 🚧 https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/05/20/local-streets-and-roads-allocation-estimates-updated-for-fiscal-years-2024-26-and-2026-27