California Cities Week highlights the vital services cities deliver to residents

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Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco authors resolution commemorating the weeklong recognition from April 20-26

Sacramento - California cities throughout the state and lawmakers in the state Capitol are coming together this week to recognize California Cities Week, a weeklong celebration dedicated to recognizing California's 483 cities and honoring the passionate people who serve them.

Former Downey Mayor and current Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco authored the resolution, ACR 44, commemorating April 20-26 as California Cities Week, and the Assembly will vote on the resolution later this week.

"I authored ACR 44 because cities are the backbone of California," said Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey). "As a former mayor, city council member, and President of the League of California Cities Los Angeles Division, I've seen how local governments directly improve lives through essential services and community building. Cities Week celebrates the dedicated public servants who create vibrant communities across our state. When our 483 cities succeed, California succeeds - that's why strong local governance remains essential to our shared prosperity."

From the services that ensure communities thrive to the leaders and staff who make it all possible, California Cities Week is a time to highlight the impact of local government and the ways our cities make life better for all Californians.

"California's cities and towns are the bedrock of our strong local economies," said League of California Cities President and Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Pro Tem Lynne B. Kennedy. "California Cities Week is about celebrating our diverse, flourishing cities, and shining a spotlight on the dedicated city officials and staff who serve our communities."

In celebration of California Cities Week, state lawmakers with roots in local government provided video testimonials highlighting the value of cities and serving in local office.

Established in 1898, the League of California Cities is a nonprofit statewide association that advocates for cities with the state and federal governments and provides education and training services to elected and appointed city officials.

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