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.
Michael Nigro/Sipa USA via AP Images Federal workers and protesters speak out against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, February 19, 2025, in New York City.

What the Billionaire Tax Scam Means For Our Communities

Learn more and fight back.
New Yorkers gathered outside Rep. Nicole Malliotakis office in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to protest her decision to vote to pass a bill that contains severe cuts to health care, housing, food assistance, and federally funded programs while also providing big tax cuts to billionaires. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images

📎 Federal Resource Round-Up – Urgent Billionaire Tax Scam Update

Important updates and opportunities to take action.
Portland Street Response crisis worker Angela Sands and EMT Kaya Ascott respond to a 911 call in Portland, Ore. (Kaia Sand)

This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It’s Being Defunded.

Portland, OR proved what we all know to be true: we keep us safe. LP's Reynold Graham talks to The Nation about Portland's program.

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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