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The Voice for Californias Urban Counties The Voice for Californias Urban Counties The Urban Counties of Californias UCC mission is to improve the lives of urban county residents by providing a strong unified voice to advance policy and funding decisions for a broad array of vital public health human services behavioral health public safety community corrections public works and other local services and programs that impact slightly over 80 percent of the states population residing in Californias highpopulation counties. Advocacy Priorities Moving the Needle on Addressing Homelessness and Building Out Behavioral Health Investments Protecting Critical Local Investments in Times of Economic Uncertainty and Changing National Priorities and Policies Setting the Context Prioritizing Member Education and Engagement on County Services and Historic StateLocal Relationships Building the States Critical Workforce Despite state support for retention incentives California continues to face worker shortages across many sectors including county government. Counties are struggling to compete with private sector employers to attract and Securing Californias Future Through Infrastructure Investments Investing in the Next Generation Children are societys greatest asset and smart investments in our communities youth and the systems that support them will drive improved downstream health social and educational outcomes. Building on important Upcoming Meetings The UCC Board of Directors have final dates for its 2025 meeting schedule.