Our Neighborhood Voices plans Anaheim rally ahead of key California cities vote

Our Neighborhood Voices will hold a rally Sept. 23 at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim as city leaders prepare to vote on a resolution tied to local control over housing and land use. The group is pushing to speed up a proposed constitutional amendment timeline to 2028 before the General Assembly vote Sept. 25.

Why it matters: - The resolution could move California cities closer to a constitutional amendment effort aimed at restoring final local authority over housing and land use decisions. - Supporters say the issue affects how communities plan for growth, housing and future development across the state. - The vote could also determine whether the League of California Cities creates a working group to pursue a longer-term path forward.

What happened: - Our Neighborhood Voices said it will host an informational booth and rally at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim from Sept. 23-25, 2026. - The rally is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Booth #262 in the Expo Hall. - The event is timed to build support ahead of a General Assembly vote on a resolution sponsored by the City of Murrieta. - The conference is expected to draw hundreds of city council members, mayors and other elected officials from across California.

The details: - The Murrieta-backed resolution will first go before the League’s Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee on Sept. 17, 2026. - If the committee approves it, the Resolution Committee will consider it Sept. 24, followed by the General Assembly on Sept. 25. - The resolution would direct the League to establish a working group to pursue a state constitutional amendment or another path chosen by the group to restore city authority over housing and land use. - The draft resolution references a November 2030 election target. - Our Neighborhood Voices wants that timeline moved up to 2028. - The coalition is working with representatives from the City of Murrieta to encourage cities to attend the vote and support the resolution. - The coalition says state housing mandates have steadily reduced local control over planning decisions.

Between the lines: - The push is about more than one resolution; it is a test of whether California cities can organize around a broader local-control agenda. - A constitutional amendment would be harder to unwind than a statutory fix, which is why supporters view it as a more durable option. - The timing matters because the General Assembly vote comes immediately after the committee process, leaving little room for last-minute lobbying. - Murrieta officials are framing the effort as a collaborative search for a solution that supports housing while preserving local decision-making.

What's next: - The Policy Committee vote on Sept. 17 will determine whether the resolution advances. - The Resolution Committee vote on Sept. 24 and General Assembly vote on Sept. 25 will decide whether the League moves forward with a working group. - Our Neighborhood Voices plans to use its Anaheim presence to brief delegates and gather support before the final votes. - The coalition will continue pressing for a 2028 target if the resolution advances.

The bottom line: - California city leaders are heading into a high-stakes vote that could shape the next phase of the fight over local control, housing mandates and land-use power.