Issue 332: Fall 2026

Arizona Cities & Towns Week

The 2026 legislative session has begun. The first regular session of Arizona’s 57th Legislature commenced on January 12, 2026. 

Throughout the session, the League offers a full suite of services and publications to help Arizona cities and towns communicate more effectively with their legislative delegation and monitor issues that affect Arizona communities. 

League Training: Understanding and Navigating Financial Challenges for Smaller Cities & Towns

As a follow-up to the session held at the AZ League Conference on August 19, this virtual session will take a deeper dive into proactive approaches for addressing the financial challenges facing small municipalities in Arizona.

2026 League Resolutions Summary Chart

Each year a set of legislative resolutions is adopted which set forth the League’s agenda for the following year’s legislative session. These policy initiatives are first vetted by the League’s policy area committees and then discussed and moved by the full Resolutions Committee during the League Annual Conference.

NLC 2026 City Summit, Nashville – November 19-21

City Summit is where local leaders connect, learn and engage with experts and their peers. Build your leadership skills and gain proven strategies to support the work you are doing in your community.

League Annual Conference Recap

Thank you for attending the 2026 League Annual Conference. Here’s the survey, links to presentations, conference photos and other resources.

A Word from League Sponsor:

Timely Health and Workforce Insights for Public-Sector Leaders

Public sector employees serve people at the local level. At Cigna Healthcare®, we do the same. We’re dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of municipal employees. Our integrated benefits and scalable outreach programs are designed to educate, engage, and support local government, customers with the goal of making a difference in people’s lives and driving positive outcomes.