Government & Partner Links
External Resources
California Government & Partner Organizations
These organizations and government resources provide information related to local government, public services, planning, legislation, finance, and public policy in California. External links open in a separate window.
Statewide Local Government Partners
Statewide organizations supporting counties, cities, special districts, regional agencies, and rural communities.
California State Association of Counties
Represents California's counties through advocacy, education, and member services.
League of California Cities
Provides advocacy, education, and resources for California cities.
California Special Districts Association
Supports California's special districts through advocacy, education, and member services.
Rural County Representatives of California
Represents and advocates for California's rural counties.
California Association of Councils of Governments
Supports regional planning agencies and councils of governments throughout California.
CivicWell
Formerly the Local Government Commission, CivicWell supports sustainable and resilient communities.
Public Service & Professional Associations
Organizations representing public-service providers, planning professionals, agricultural interests, and community engagement.
Association of California Water Agencies
Resources and advocacy concerning water management and public water agencies.
California Association of Recreation and Park Districts
Supports recreation and park districts throughout California.
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
Represents California's resource conservation districts.
California Association of Sanitation Agencies
Represents public agencies providing wastewater and related services.
Fire Districts Association of California
Provides advocacy, education, and resources for California fire districts.
Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California
Represents agencies and professionals working in mosquito and vector control.
American Planning Association, California Chapter
Professional resources, education, and advocacy related to planning in California.
California Farm Bureau
Information and advocacy concerning agriculture and California's farming communities.
League of Women Voters of California
Nonpartisan information and resources supporting civic participation.
California Government & Legislative Resources
Official sources for California statutes, legislation, state government, fiscal analysis, and land-use policy.
California Legislative Information
Search California codes, statutes, bills, legislative publications, and related information.
California Bill Search
Search current and prior legislative bills by number, author, or keyword.
California State Assembly
Information about Assembly members, committees, legislation, hearings, and proceedings.
California State Senate
Information about senators, committees, legislation, hearings, and Senate proceedings.
Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
The successor to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, providing state planning, land-use, and climate resources.
Legislative Analyst's Office
Provides nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis for the California Legislature.
Finance, Research & Management Resources
Financial reporting, public-policy research, local government data, and professional management resources.
California State Controller — Local Government
Publications and fiscal information concerning California local government.
View Local Government Financial ReportsCalifornia Local Government Finance Almanac
Data, statistics, analysis, and articles concerning California city and county finance.
Public Policy Institute of California
Nonpartisan research on economic, social, environmental, and governmental issues affecting California.
International City/County Management Association
Professional resources for local government management and information about the ICMA Coaching Program.
