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<br /> C}A5 <br /> LEAGUE HONORS ASSEMBL YMEMBERS MCCARTHY AND SAliNAS WITH <br /> "LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR" AWARDS <br /> Assemblymembers Kevin McCarthy (Bakers- of local govemments at the bargaining table and <br /> field) and Simon Salinas (Salinas) were co-recipi- improved the protections for local revenues in <br /> ents of the coveted "Legislator of the Year" award Proposition 1A. <br /> given by the League at its Annual Conference in Long <br /> Beach last week. The awards were given in appre- Assemblymember Salinas was honored in <br /> ciation of the legislators' support of local govemment recognition of his leadership and resolve in advocat- <br /> on a variety of issues throughout the legislative ing for realistic and practical solutions to the afford- <br /> session. able housing issues in Califomia. Salinas, a former <br /> mayor pro tern and council member, has been a <br /> consistent and passionate supporter of local govem- <br /> ment. <br /> League Executive Director Chris McKenzie said. <br /> 'The contributions made by Assemblymembers <br /> McCarthy and Salinas were truly remarkable over the <br /> course of this year's session," adding, "We are very <br /> pleased to be able to give not one, but two awards <br /> this year - and to two legislators so deserving of the <br /> recognition." <br /> ... <br /> LET THE LEAGUE'S CALENDAR <br /> RESOURCE HELP YOU PLAN YOUR <br /> BUDGET FOR FUTURE <br /> Senator Kevin McCarthy (Bakersfield) accepts MEETINGS AND TRAINING <br /> one of the two "Legislator of the Year" awards <br /> given by the League this year. Visit the League's website at <br /> "California cities are indeed fortunate to have www.cacities.o[gLed for a complete <br /> these legislators in the Capitol. Their advocacy on schedule of upcoming meetings. View <br /> behalf of key issues for local government reflects dates, locations and pricing information <br /> their commitment to strong communities and a high up to a year in advance. Not only can you <br /> quality of life for California residents. We applaud <br /> their efforts," said League President Pat Eklund, register online or view the current pro- <br /> Mayor of the City of Novato. gram or outline for these meetings, you <br /> The League's decision to honor can use this information to help plan <br /> Assemblymember McCarthy was based upon his your meeting schedule and budget ex- <br /> leadership throughout the summer budget negotia- penses for the upcoming year. New <br /> tions. As leader ofthe Assembly Republicans, meeting information is currently avail- <br /> McCarthy was a tireless advocate for protecting local able and continuously updated. <br /> revenues and was instrumental in brokering the <br /> compromise that ultimately placed Proposition 1A on <br /> the ballot. His efforts helped strengthen the position <br /> Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUSIPAGE 5 <br /> _... -.'-"- <br />