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 local elected officials holding a letter in the Colorado state capitol

LP Members & Union Leaders Call To Overturn WPA Veto

Municipal Officials join labor leaders to call out the Governor for rejecting this Common-Sense legislation
Image of a government building set against a blue sky

Cleveland Councilwomen Join National Program to Forge New Paths in Public Safety

In a move reflecting a growing trend across various American cities, Cleveland City Councilwomen Rebecca Maurer and Stephanie Howse-Jones are stepping into a program that could change the game for public safety.
A group of people posing for a picture

LPCA State Download 🌼| Progressive Governance Labs, Local Wins, Join Our Organizing Committee and more! | Spring 2025

From San Diego’s passage of an A.I. price-fixing ban, to Richmond’s fight to protect and support immigrant community members - Local Progress California has been busy.

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!

featured resources and tools