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HOUSING from page 1 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · <br />'~ ,A~o appreciated are the efforts or Pat Recommendations for cities: <br />Wiggins, Alan Lowenthal and their staffs who have 1) If you are represented by Pat Wiggins or Alan <br />spent many hours shepherding the negotiations. <br /> Lowenthal, take the time to thank them for <br />Mark Stivers, staff to Senator Joe Dunn, has also <br />worked diligently to bridge differences on issues their continued leadership in attempting to <br />and keep the discussions on track, achieve consensus on this difficult policy <br /> issue. <br /> <br /> Given the context of the discussions and the <br />sense that progress is being made, Wiggins and 2) Don't relax on this one. Continue to talk with <br />Lowenthal have adopted the policy of holding your legislators about the need for a compre- <br />various bills related to housing element reforms inhensive reform package, which incorporates <br />their committees. Wiggins has requested that the the principles contained in AB 2863 <br />committee not move on AB 2863 (Longville) until (Longville). Ask for their commitment not to <br /> vote for a bill that does not represent the <br />discussions are concluded. Given her role and <br /> comprehensive approach to reform advocated <br />leadership in the comprehensive discussions as <br />well as local government's commitment to the by local government groups. <br />good-faith negotiations underway, we have de- 3) Remain prepared to oppose a penalties-only <br />ferred to her request, bill. SB 910 and SB 262 are two vehicles to <br /> monitor. The best outcome would be a con- <br />One complication of leaving the Longville bill <br />in committee is the issue of rule waivers. The sensus agreement supported by all parties; <br /> however, given last year's battles, it is wise to <br />League will request rule waivers to ensure the <br />vehicle remains viable. Otherwise, there may be remain prepared. <br />other legislative vehicles available later in the <br />session. <br /> <br /> Legislative Action Days <br /> ,~ponsored by I,.O.C.A.L. Il,cave Our Community A~ts Local) Coalition, a partnership of the I,e,gue of <br /> California Cities, the CalifOrnia ~tate Association of Corn,ties <br /> and the California ~pecial Districts Association <br /> <br /> May 15-16, 211112 "Sacramento, California '." Sheraton Grand Ihtel <br /> See the registration form on the attached flyer for more information. <br /> <br />IOur Mission [ <br /> Restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. <br /> <br />PAGE 2/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--WWw. cacities.org <br /> <br /> <br />