Advocacy
Advocacy is essential to strengthening and supporting California’s community colleges. It can help transform policies, practices, and services both at the state and national level.
The League’s Government Relations efforts are for districts and colleges to have support for advocacy campaigns and effectively interact with their locally and statewide elected officials. advance the comprehensive mission of our institutions. The League’s Government Relations team represents the CEOCCC and CCCT Boards’ local perspective before the Legislature and Executive Branch.
Decisions are guided by the League’s Legislative Principles.
Advocacy is essential to strengthening and supporting California’s community colleges. It can help transform policies, practices, and services both at the state and national level.
Bill Search
When searching legislation by bill number, include the abbreviated text "AB" for assembly bills or "SB" for senate bills along with the bill number. Example: AB 456
Join the League’s Government Relations Team for our monthly webinars. Receive important information regarding legislation and proposals discussed in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. that will impact you, your students, and your institution. Webinars take place every third Tuesday of the Month, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Be sure to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Get to know California's Community Colleges with these quick facts about our students, degrees, and districts.
116
Colleges
73
Districts
78
Off-campus centers
2.1 mil
Students enrolled at California Community Colleges
328k
Degrees and certificates awarded 2023-24
>30%
Of CCC students are first generation
The League's updated talking points summarize budget and legislative priorities, as well as key message points to share with local legislators.
Andrew Martinez
Senior Director of Governmental Relations
Contact Andrew for budget and legislation related to Bonds and Facilities, Human Resources and Collective Bargaining.
amartinez@ccleague.org (916) 662-4543
Nune Garipian
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Contact Nune for legislation related to Student Services, Nursing, Financial Aid and Fees, Student Health, and Student Basic Needs (food, housing, transportation, college affordability).
nune@ccleague.org (916) 906-2521
Kristal Padilla
Legislative Advocate
Contact Kristal for legislation related to Academic Affairs, Transfer, Workforce and Career Technical Education, Title IX, Collegiate Athletics, and Dual Enrollment.
kristal@ccleague.org (916) 906-3300
Rina Kasim
Government Relations & Administrative Coordinator
Contact Rina for information on Baccalaureate Degree Programs, caucuses, and government relations resources related to meetings, webinars, and listservs.
rina@ccleague.org (916) 245-5029
