2021 Action Plan
- Monthly call with California’s Governor to increase equity of collaboration between The Governor and Mayors of smaller cities who represent 72% of California’s population
- Allocate any new state funding, except for competitive grant funding, on a per-capita basis to all cities
- Clear, consistent, timely communication with CMC regarding COVID spread and scientific rationale for potential state action
- Safely re-open all economic sectors in California and, meanwhile, provide financial support for businesses and workers in need
- Engage and empower CMC to support a COVID-19 statewide vaccine public education campaign
- During State sales tax deferral program, backfill local sales tax funding to cities to protect this primary income source
- Provide funding for locally-developed workforce development programs
- In recognition that one size does not fit all, collaborate with cities on state mandates and provide sufficient funding for local implementation
- State funding and resources for the most vulnerable in our communities, including affordable housing, homelessness, and mental health services