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SUBJECT: Discussion on Attendance for the 2024 League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, April 17 - April 19, 2024, Sacramento, CA
REPORT IN BRIEF
The event offers opportunities for city officials to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for cities’ top priorities, as well as participate in peer-to-peer discussions and in-depth educational sessions.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion designating members of the City Council to the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, scheduled for April 17 - April 19, 2024, in Sacramento, CA.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Designate representatives as outlined in the staff report; or
2. Designate other City officials attending the conference; or
3. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
The Summit begins on April 17 with a full day of legislative lobbying. Cal Cities’ legislative team will kick off the summit with updates on the most important things to advocate for when meeting with lawmakers. City leaders can also attend legislative-focused education sessions in between legislative meetings and an evening reception with the California State Association of Counties, hosted by Cal Cities Partners.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The League of California Cities' biggest advocacy event - the City Leaders Summit - returns to the state Capitol. The event offers opportunities for city officials to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for cities’ top priorities, as well as participate in peer-to-peer discussions and in-depth educational sessions.
The Summit begins on April 17 with a full day of legislative lobbying. Cal Cities’ legislative team will kick off the summit with updates on the most important things to advocate for when meeting with lawmakers. City leaders can also attend legislative-focused education sessions in between legislative meetings and an evening reception with the California State Association of Counties, hosted by Cal Cities Partners.
Thursday and Friday’s educational sessions will cover need-to-know information on emerging issues and solutions for top issues facing cities.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
None