Legislation

The City of La Verne recognizes the need for active legislative engagement at the local, state and federal levels to protect and enhance the interests of the City of La Verne's residents and businesses.

2026 Legislative Platform

Every year, the City Council adopts a Legislative Platform, which outlines the City Council's various positions on legislative matters and serves as the foundation for the City to support or oppose local, state and federal legislation. This platform seeks to not only secure critical resources for our City, but also outlines policy statements that will allow City staff to more effectively respond to and influence legislation at the local, state and federal level. This platform is meant to be an evolving document that will be amended year to year by City Council with collaboration from community input. By implementing, maintaining, and tracking an active legislative platform, the City can ensure that the City Council and staff will be fully apprised of evolving state initiatives that may affect the City's key priorities, programs, and operations.

The 2026 Legislative Platform was approved at the November 17, 2025, City Council meeting. 

Legislative Platform Summary

The Legislative Platform is shaped by three guiding principles - preserving local control, promoting fiscal stability, and supporting funding opportunities. These guiding principles shape the policy statements that are listed by topic area on the following pages. For a one-page summary on the City's legislative priorities, click here.

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The Legislative Platform is an evolving document that is updated annually to reflect the political environment, the City Council's priorities, and the needs of the community. Your feedback and input can help shape our Legislative Platform. Click on the "Feedback" tab below to get started!