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<br /> .. I' . . I II . .. <br /> 1.A.5 <br /> A STATE-LOCAL PARTNERSHIP from page 3............. .................. <br />- What's Next: What City Officials Can Do A Final Thanks <br /> With LOCAL Legislative Action Days set for Many thanks to those of you who have helped <br /> May 12 and 13.- right before the release of the c's reach this historic point in achieving our goal. <br /> Governor's May ~'evision on May 14 - city M"st of us believe that we wouldn't be here - <br /> officials have the Colance to significantly affect ne{ otiating with the administration on a November <br /> legislative action on the budget impacting cities 2004 constitutional amendment/budget package <br /> and any potential constitutional amendment to that would secure the Governor's active support- if <br /> protect local revenues that may be linked to it. we had not been able to demonstrate our political <br /> Here is what we ask you to do: will and organizational effectiveness by filing 1.1 <br /> million signatures to get on the ballot. <br /> Ask vour leQislators to ratify the LOCAL <br /> initiative, Set meetings in their district offices The next six months will be challenging and <br /> on Thursday or Friday, when they have returned interesting for those of us involved in working to <br /> from the Capitol. Stress the importance of their pass a constitutional amendment. We welcome <br /> support for the principle of constitutional protec- your ideas and continued commitment. <br /> tion for local funds, an urge them to sign on as <br /> LOCAL initiative supporters. Even with the ~#' <br /> possibility of an alternative measure supported by <br /> the Governor, their support for the LOCAL initia- <br /> tive sends a strong signal that constitutional ~; Navigating The <br /> protection is essential. (There are 14 legislators <br /> who have endorsed the measure to date: As- Legislative Process <br /> sembly Members Russ Bogh, Ellen Corbett, Bob <br />- Dutton, Bonnie Garcia, Guy S, Houston, Deadlines. Procedures and <br /> John Longville, Abel Maldonado, Gene Mullin, Alan Common Terms <br /> Nakanishi, Nicole M. Parra, Sharon Runner and <br /> Patricia Wiggins; and Senators Jeffrey Denham NEW: An overview of the budget process <br /> and Tom Tortakson.) and special sessions <br /> ReQister vour citY team for Mav 12-13 <br /> LOCAL LeQislative Action Days. consisting of: Plus: <br /> a, The Mayor and at least one City Council . A description of the legislative process <br /> Member . Tips on writing an effective letter and <br /> b, City Manager andJor other key staff testifying before a legislative <br /> member committee <br /> c. A chamber of commerce representative . Suggestions on how to participate in <br /> d, Police Chief or other officer the League legislative program <br /> e, Fire Chief or other fire department repre- <br /> sentative . A glossary Df cDmmonly used legislative <br /> f, Representatives of your city unions and budget terms <br /> . A legislative calendar listing key state <br /> After registering your team at httD:// budget dates for city officials <br /> calocal.teal.net/, please notify your League <br /> Regional Representative of the team members. This publicatiDn is available from the League fDr <br /> (Remember most Regional Representatives are $5, There is a ten percent discount on orders of <br /> on vacation this week or next) five or more, Questions? Contact League Publica. <br /> tions at 916.658.8257 Dr order online at: <br />- www,cacities,DrglstDre <br /> <br /> PAGE 5/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site-www,cacities.org <br />