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GOVERNOR from pa§e 1, · · · · · · · · · · · AITENTION NATIONAL LEAGUE OF As reported by the association's First Vice Presi- CITIES CONVENTIONEERSI! dent, Arroyo Grande Police Chief Rick TerBorch, the governor also firmly committed to maintaining Many exciting events will take place during the current funding levels for the COPS, technology, and National League of Cities' Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. March 11-13. Take a look at Juvenile crime prevention programs, these: In a separate meeting the with Police Chiefs Monday, March 11 Association Board of Directors, the governor assured . A reception and legislative briefing by the the chiefs that he has no Intention of using Vehicle League of California Cities; 4:30 to 6:00 pm at License Fee (VLF) backfill funds or any other major the Washington Hilton and Towers, Lincoln East sources of local funds to balance the state budget. Room. He asked the association to be vigilant throughout the state budget process, but particularly during the Tuesday, March 12 May revise deliberations, tn supporting him in his · A meeting with Senator Feinsteln on key issues efforts to protect local revenues. He also expressed of concern to California. Noon to 12:30 pm, appreciation to the chiefs for their role in helping location to be announced. him persuade some key votes needed last year to pass the 2000-01 budget. · The Golden State Roundtable is coordinating a luncheon with House Ways and Means Committee According to TerBorch, a membership survey Chairman Bill Thomas. The luncheon will take conducted by the Association last fall found that an place after the meeting with Senator Felnsteln, overwhelming number of chiefs reported a loss of from 12:30 to 2:00 pm in the Eisenhower Room the VLF backfill would significantly impact public at the Capitol Hill Club. The cost and contact safety program effectiveness. The association has information will be available next week. discussed the survey findings with the governor's staff over the past few months. · A reception for California city officials and Congressional members hosted by the California The association Is also finalizing a white paper State Society, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Rayburn discussing the impact on public safety of any state House Office Building, Room B-354. takeaway of revenue from cities. Among other goals, Wednesday, March 13 the report seeks to raise the level of understanding · A Roundtable Discussion with the California among state officials about the limitations of Proposition 172 as a municipal funding mechanism. Congressional Delegation to discuss homeland The report will be distributed sometime this spring security and anti-terrorism, 10:00 to 11:30 am, to all legislators, other appropriate state officials, all location to be announced. We urge all city municipalities and the media and. officials attending the NLC Congressional Conference to attend this program. This critical "The leadership of the Police Chiefs Association program will take the place of our regular briefing with the California Congressional on protecting local revenues has been outstanding," Delegation. For more information and to RSVP, said League Executive Director Chris McKenzie. "The contact the League's Jennifer Lewis, 916/658- League, and city officials everywhere, deeply appreci- ate their efforts." 8254, lewis, j@caclties.org. Our Mission Restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. PAGE 2/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www. cacities.org