ACR 143
California Cities Week.
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Bill overview
This resolution officially designates the week of April 19-25, 2026, as California Cities Week. It aims to encourage Californians to engage with their local communities and government. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of cities in California’s development and highlights the vital services they provide to residents. It emphasizes the importance of cities as transparent and accountable entities within the state.
Key provisions
- Designates April 19-25, 2026, as California Cities Week.
- Encourages civic engagement with local government.
- Acknowledges the historical role of cities in California.
- Highlights the diverse services provided by California’s cities.
- Recognizes cities’ commitment to transparency and accountability.
Who is affected
- Californians
- City residents
- Local governments
- Cities and towns in California
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal annual recognition of California Cities Week.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 143
CHAPTER 107
Relative to Cities Week.
[ Filed with Secretary of State June 18, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 143, Pacheco. California Cities Week.
This measure would proclaim the week of April 19, 2026, to April 25, 2026, inclusive, to be California Cities Week, and would encourage all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government.
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Fiscal Committee: NO
Bill Text
WHEREAS, Cities first arose when eight California municipalities incorporated in 1850 to provide essential safety and health services to the rapidly growing population of the territory of California, due to the periods of economic prosperity and immigration that followed the Gold Rush and both world wars; and
WHEREAS, Today, California’s 483 cities and towns vary in size and scope and serve diverse communities throughout the state, from small rural neighborhoods to large urban regions; and
WHEREAS, More than 80 percent of California’s population resides within municipalities and receives city services; and
WHEREAS, the California Constitution grants several powers to cities, including the authority to promote and regulate public safety, the authority to raise revenue for public purposes, and the power to operate public works to furnish residents with light, water, power, heat, transportation, and communication; and
WHEREAS, Cities provide millions of Californians with essential services, including public libraries, fire departments, police departments, emergency medical and disaster response, parks and recreation, childcare, community and human services programs, solid waste and recycling management, water, sewer, utilities, land use planning, housing, economic development, transportation planning, maintenance of streets and roads, telecommunications, and more; and
WHEREAS, While cities differ in matters of population, geography, and economy, they share essential beliefs and values; and
WHEREAS, Cities remain transparent and accountable to the communities they serve, and have earned the trust placed in them by local residents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of April 19, 2026, to April 25, 2026, inclusive, to be California Cities Week and encourages all Californians to be involved in their communities and to be civically engaged with their local government, and be it further;
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.