California
We organize across California to drive progressive change through all levels of local governance. Grounded in collaborative change, we govern with communities and local partners.

AT A GLANCE

Local Progress California (LPCA) is organizing across the state to drive progressive change. From school boards and city councils to mayors’ offices and county commissions, we are working to advance equity and justice through all levels of local government. 

LPCA currently has more than 210 members, representing 137 jurisdictions.

Our Work & Priorities

Right now, we are in the process of building out the infrastructure to establish a state chapter – with a formal leadership structure and a robust membership – that will be the foundation for statewide organizing and advocacy to come! 

FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

LP Stands with Students and Condemns the Violent Suppression of Free Speech

As a network of local elected officials, we stand in solidarity with students calling for peace and denounce the use of law enforcement or carceral threats to quell discourse and dissent.
A group of people posing for a picture in front of the capitol building

Local Progress Leads First Ever Comms Focused Cohort

In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants.
Migrant advocates and members of community organizations in the East Bay hold up signs in support of Berkeley’s sanctuary city status ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting. Credit: Vanessa Arredondo

How Local Leaders are Protecting Communities Under Trump

In the face of relentless federal attacks, localities nationwide are fighting back and publicly affirming their commitment to protecting immigrants.
Participants in a community protest with McAllen AFT and other allies outside one of Gov. Abbott’s pro-voucher campaign stops in 2023. Photo by Clarissa Riojas.

LP School Board Download 📚 | Protecting Our Schools | April 2025

Check out the news and resources LP has to help school board members.

Organizing Committee

As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPCA members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work.

We’ll be announcing our Organizing Committee soon – so stay tuned!

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