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.

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.

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.

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, Californias 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 Californias 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.

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, Californias 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 Californias 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.

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, Californias 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 Californias 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.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 143

Author: Pacheco (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/19/26

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: California Cities Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution 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 be civically engaged with their local government.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

This resolution 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 be civically engaged with their local government.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 44 (Pacheco, Resolution Chapter 66, Statutes of 2025)

ACR 137 (Pacheco, Resolution Chapter 65, Statutes of 2024)

ACR 54 (Pacheco, Resolution Chapter 61, Statutes of 2023)

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/5/26)

California Municipal Utilities Association

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/5/26)

None received

Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171

5/6/26 13:50:30

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 143

Author:(Pacheco)

As Introduced Ver:February 19, 2026

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims the week of April 19, 2026, to April 25, 2026, to be California Cities Week; and, encourages all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government.

Major Provisions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. While cities differ in matters of population, geography, and economy, they share essential beliefs and values. Cities remain transparent and accountable to the communities they serve, and have earned the trust placed in them by local residents.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

ACR 143 would proclaim the week of April 19, 2026, to April 25, 2026, to be Cities Week, and would encourage all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government.

Arguments in Support

The California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) writes in support: "CMUA's city members help keep the lights on and the water flowing for customers across the state. The tireless work of our members ensures that our customers know they have safe, affordable, and reliable utility services."

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 10-0-0

YES: Pacheco, Lackey, Ahrens, Dixon, Garcia, Mark González, Irwin, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanchez, Zbur

UPDATED

VERSION: February 19, 2026

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002359

Date of Hearing: April 13, 2026

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 143 (

Author:Pacheco) – As Introduced Ver:February 19, 2026

SUBJECT: California Cities Week.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of April 19, 2026, to April 25, 2026, to be California Cities Week; and, encourages all Californians to be involved in their communities and be civically engaged with their local government. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. While cities differ in matters of population, geography, and economy, they share essential beliefs and values. Cities remain transparent and accountable to the communities they serve, and have earned the trust placed in them by local residents.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA)

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800