The “Alliance” Membership Organization

Alliance of Local Agency Formation Commissions

The Alliance of Local Agency Formation Commissions is a regional collaborative partnership formed in 2025 comprising the Local Agency Formation Commissions of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

The Alliance serves as a collective voice for Southern California LAFCOs to address common regional growth patterns, infrastructure constraints, legislative advocacy, and shared operational efficiencies.

Mission & Core Objectives

“The Alliance of Local Agency Formation Commissions is a unifying forum for Local Agency Formation Commissions to foster efficient, sustainable, and transparent local governance through legislative advocacy and education.”

Regional Collaboration: Share research, data methodologies, and service delivery best practices across Southern California.
Legislative Engagement: Coordinate policy feedback on state legislation impacting local agency formation, special district governance, and CEQA requirements.
Joint Procurements: Leverage collective economies of scale for shared professional audits, legal analyses, and technical consulting services.
Educational Workshops: Host joint commissioner roundtables and training symposiums on boundary change law.

Member Commissions

Los Angeles LAFCO — Serving 88 incorporated cities and over 10 million residents.
Orange County LAFCO — Serving 34 cities and diverse special districts across Orange County.
San Bernardino LAFCO — Serving the largest geographic county in the contiguous United States.
San Diego LAFCO — Serving 18 cities, 50+ independent special districts, and over 3.3 million residents.