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/� /� - ..-� <br /> HELEN PUTNAM AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES: <br /> CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CITY GOVERNMENT <br /> Does your city have a program that resufted in a The submission deadline is May 14,2005. � <br /> more effective delivery of services to the commu- Applications were recently mailed to all cities.The <br /> n�{y� application is also available to download on the <br /> League's Website at www.cacities.orq/helenputnam. <br /> . � '� Now is the time to get <br /> �. o...� <br /> :3 , ;� your deserved recogni- Winners will be announced in October at the <br /> "� . , tion by applying forthe Annual Conference in San Francisco.Award winners <br /> -�� � 2005 Califomia Cities will be recognized with a press release sent to your <br /> Helen PutnamAward for hometown media and featured on the League's <br /> "�' Excellence.IYs an Website and Westem City magazine.Arrangements <br /> _ �'•' * opportunitytothankyour can be made to have a League representative <br /> employees and collabo- present the award during a city council meeting. <br /> rators,gain the apprecia- <br /> �` tionofyourresidentsand FOCUS ON HOUSING from page l • • • • • • <br /> feel proud of outstanding <br /> contributions made to <br /> "�'f better your city. With expanded housing supply and <br /> affordability a key League goal for 2005,the <br /> � The Helen Putnam League launched the new, free monthly electronic <br /> Award recognizes the newsletter to support and encourage information <br /> Helen Putnam, Former Mayor gXC@II@(1C@ Of C811fOR118 sharing among city officials and others about <br /> of Petaiuma. cities as demonstrated by housing issues and solutions. <br /> beneficial innovations, <br /> resourceful efficiencies, improved public senrice and The first issue carried a report on the League <br /> overall enhanced public trust and support. Housing Task Force, and an interview with task for <br /> ce chairman Jim Madaffer, a councilmember in <br /> the City of San Diego and a member of the <br /> Categories forthe 2005 Helen Putnam Awards League board of directors. Also included were a <br /> 1. EffectiveAdvocacy,Intergovemmental 9uest column by Sam Mistrano, Deputy Executive <br /> Relations and Regional Cooperation Director of the Southem Califomia Association of <br /> 2. Housing Programs and Innovations Non-Profit Housing(SCANPH); a report on hous- <br /> 3. Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics and Com- �ng bills introduced in the new legislative session; <br /> munity Involvement a housing "legal updates" article; and a description . <br /> 4. Community Services and Economic of some exciting and successful affordable hous- <br /> Development ing projects developed in several cities. <br /> 5. Planning and Environmental Quality <br /> 6. IntemalAdministration The next issue will be published in early April. <br /> 7. Public Safety City officials and others with information about <br /> 8. Public Works, Infrastructure and Transpor- housing developments in their communities are <br /> tation encouraged to submit the information, or short <br /> 9. Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in (200-400 word) articles, to League Communica- <br /> Ciiy Govemment tions Director Megan Taylor(email: <br /> 10. League Partners Award for Excellence mtavlorCcDcacities.orq). <br /> To qualify,entries must demonstrate that your Persons interested in subscribing may sign up <br /> city offered a program or service that has proven for Focus on Housing at www.cacities.or4/ <br /> measurable success within a minimum of one year housinqnewsletter. <br /> of actual implementation. <br /> Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 5 <br />