In the wake of the COVID pandemic, local governments throughout California have pivoted to online and hybrid public engagement approaches to address…

ILG is excited to invite California local government leaders to a special event that explores how best to operationalize equity in local government…

Equity is a top concern for local governments everywhere, particularly for leaders of diverse communities who are striving to increase participation…

With the close of the legislative session, there are many new regulations that will impact local land use authority and the tools available to you to…

California is home to 11 million immigrants – over a quarter of the state’s population.  While federal debates over legalization and other immigration…

Is your team, council or board having the right conversations to anticipate risk, maximize opportunity and build a solid foundation for your agency’s…

Over 150,000 Californians are experiencing homelessness. The COVID pandemic encouraged innovation and infused a significant amount of one-time dollars…

Well-planned communities can not only create vibrant, healthy and walkable communities, but planning policies and practices can also create more…

After more than a year of shelter in place orders, California has begun the process of fully re-opening workplaces. Local government leaders are in…

President Biden just announced goals towards a clean transportation future, but local governments in California are still sorting through post-COVID…

Authentic community engagement and well-designed community conversations can help quell a number of common community concerns related to housing…

Redistricting is a complex process that may be challenging to explain to your residents. This process will be further complicated by the fact that…

California has a commitment to fair and equal housing. That commitment was reinforced by the passage of AB 686 requiring public agencies to administer…

Cities across the state are beginning the redistricting process. Because this process only happens once every decade, the stakes are high, especially…

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many local government revenues and budgets. As California begins to reopen, local agencies are assessing their…

More than half of renters in California and a third of homeowners are cost burdened – or spend more than a third of their income on housing. This…

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economic opportunity and the ability for California residents (many of whom were already burdened) to…

California’s housing crisis is growing. To help city and county leaders better navigate complex housing issues in their communities, ILG is hosting a…

What is the role of local government during times of national crisis? How can local government leaders provide basic services at the local level while…