Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances -
As the California State Legislative session drew to a close on September 10, AB 361, one of several bills that had been introduced...more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a strong warning to cities and counties early this year: Meet your state housing goals or forfeit your Senate Bill 1, or “Gas Tax,” road repair dollars.
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10/24/2019
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There’s little debate: California is facing a housing crisis. The dispute lies in finding solutions.
The current state of California’s housing shortfall is well documented.
Originally published on PublicCEO.com - Oct....more
10/24/2019
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There are communities that are implementing innovative policy around housing, including the important connection between housing and transportation. This webinar discusses emerging best practices and how new innovative models...more
Funding and partnership opportunities can help communities address the housing crisis. This webinar discusses strategies and approaches to those opportunities. In addition, we present ideas on how to closely align housing and...more
Housing is a serious and growing issue for communities across the country. This webinar provides a high-level overview around what is being deemed an “affordability crisis” and the legal and policy issues that arise when a...more
The most effective cities often share key traits in common. Among these is a solid history and practice of clearly defined and well-understood roles for the key players on the city’s team. When staff and elected officials...more
6/22/2018
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There is a big difference between crafting policy and the day-to-day running of an agency.
Often, the most effective agencies have a solid history and practice of clearly defining the functions of key players. Establishing...more
The District Attorney of Trinity County filed a civil action under California’s Unfair Competition Law, alleging deceptive marketing and sales practices. The action sought an injunction, restitution, attorney fees and civil...more
I can hear my suegros now, if they were alive, asking, “¿Qué es un ‘bot’?” if they were subjected to the frequent stories on the nightly news about Russian meddling in our national elections. Who knew even a few years ago...more
Further amendments to California law regarding licensed commercial cannabis businesses were enacted when Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 133 on Sept.16. Going into effect immediately, AB 133 removes the requirement that different...more
Regulating speech by government employees is difficult enough. Disciplining an employee for violations of speech policies is degrees of difficulty greater. And, imposing a prior restraint on employee speech is perhaps the...more
Mi casa es su casa is a good rule of thumb in a close, tight-knit community, and welcoming friends and neighbors into the fold for celebrations and gatherings is ingrained in many peoples’ DNA. Nevertheless, when it comes to...more
As the national political climate heated up recently, some local governments are facing spillover effects, with local and sometimes even out-of-town activists and provocateurs attending city council, school board and other...more
3/6/2017
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Right before Thanksgiving 2016, the federal government announced the release of $7 billion of tax credits aimed at spurring private equity investment into projects in low income communities. Administered through the U.S....more
Decision Expected Soon from California Supreme Court -
Public agencies in California should prepare for the likelihood that communications on officials’ and employees’ private devices related to the agency’s “conduct of...more
Once, when I had put a lot of time and attention into arranging the particulars of social engagement, an old acquaintance called me a “detallista.” At the time, I think she may have meant it more as a slight than a...more
Ya no aguanto. (I can’t take it anymore.)
Can we POSSIBLY get away from campaigning and politics for a little while?
Sorry folks, pero, no. Puntada. (but, no. Period.)
With the 2016 Presidential election campaign in...more
Ah, summertime. Beaches, BBQs, visits with familia, ethics developments, balmy nights …
Wait – ethics? Yes, it’s true. The world of ethics and conflicts of interest es muy caliente this summer, with a couple of...more
Fifth in a series by BB&K Partner Ruben Duran for the Southern California Latino Policy Center Newsletter -
Summer’s approach often brings thoughts of travel. Whether with family or friends, by train, bus, car or plane,...more
Fourth in a series by BB&K Partner Ruben Duran for the Southern California Latino Policy Center Newsletter*
Sometimes, it just happens. Tragedy strikes. Disaster hits. Whether self-inflicted or supernaturally caused,...more
California Attorney General Addresses Local Preferential Parking Regulations -
Local authorities may not institute preferential parking regulations that discriminate among residents based on the residents’ dwelling type,...more
Total population, however, may not be the only standard upon which voting areas can be based -
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision in Evenwel v. Abbott clarifying that state and local...more
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in an important case dealing with the long-recognized “one person, one vote” standard — historically, the fundamental principle when drawing election maps. Any dilution of the...more
Fourth in a series by BB&K Partner Ruben Duran for the Southern California Latino Policy Center Newsletter*
Congratulations, Ms. or Mr. Newly-Elected Public Official, and welcome to the world of local government and...more