to the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign. The Campaign is a partnership between the League of California Cities and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. We work with California cities to adopt policies that will improve the physical activity and food environments for all residents. We offer training, technical assistance and publicity to help your city move forward on health.
by adopting a policy to improve physical activity and healthy food opportunities, or adopt a resolution with specific policy goals. Go to the Cities page to see examples from cities that have joined the Campaign.
Mayor Manuel Lozano of Baldwin Park, one of CA's HEAL Cities, joined First Lady Michelle Obama, the Partnership for a Healthier America and other funders to announce new funding for fresh food in California.
Cities’ planning, zoning, and infrastructure investment can have a positive effect on health.
Cities have powerful planning, economic development, and public relations tools for attracting and supporting healthy food retailers.
Cities can reduce the burden of worker healthcare costs by helping workers overcome obesity and overweight.
