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What are Cal Cities Policy Committees?

City officials actively debate, shape, and steer Cal Cities’ policy-making process and advocacy efforts. Over 400 officials collectively add their expertise and guidance to Cal Cities through one of seven policy committees.

Community Services Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to childcare, parks and recreation, libraries, natural disaster preparation, cultural arts, and community and human services programs

Environmental Quality (EQ) Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to air, water and water quality, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), solid waste and recycling, hazardous materials, coastal issues, utilities, and wildfires

Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to transparency, technology (open data), healthcare, elections, and political reform. Additionally, the committee oversees pensions and workers compensation reform, as well as other labor-related issues

Housing, Community, and Economic Development (HCED) Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to general plans and zoning, housing, rent control, land use regulation, development fees, building standards, and economic development policy including redevelopment and enterprise zones

Public Safety Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to law enforcement, fire and life safety policies, including emergency communications, and emergency services, including ambulance and disaster preparedness

Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to finance administration, taxation reform, revenue needs, and revenue sources at the federal, state, and local levels

Transportation, Communications, and Public Works (TCPW) Policy Committee

Reviews issues related to transportation planning, technology, funding, construction, public works, telecommunications, and other related areas

MMASC Committee Representatives

Committee MMASC Representative
Community Services  Joseph Cisneros, City of La Palma
Environmental Quality Bryce Wilson, City of Murrieta
Governance, Transparency & Labor Tanya Spiegel, City of Ontario
Housing, Community & Economic Development PJ Gagajena, City of Moorpark
Public Safety Peter Castro, City of Indian Wells
Revenue & Taxation Paolo Kespradit, City of West Hollywood
Transportation, Communication & Public Works Izzy Murguia, City of Poway