Laserfiche WebLink
<br />ø,,4- J? <br /> <br />NEWLY ELECTEDS' from page t...... LEG RESOURCES from page t........ <br /> <br />The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Grand <br />Hotel, located at 1230 J Street in downtown Sacra- <br />mento. Upon completion, the attendees graduate <br />from the first level of the Mayors and Council <br />Members Academy, and can proceed on to higher <br />levels of leadership training. More information on <br />the Academy and the multiple levels of leadership <br />can be found on the League website at <br />www.cacities.org. <br /> <br />If you know someone who was elected to office <br />during the past year, encourage them to register for <br />this important event. Many have found that this <br />program is essential for success in office. To <br />register and view the official program announce- <br />ment, please visit the League's Upcoming Pro- <br />grams/Events page at www.cacities.org/events. <br /> <br />UNABLE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF <br />CALIFORNIA CITIES 2005 ANNUAL <br />CONFERENCE? <br /> <br />Here's an opportunity to acquire the books <br />written by some of the speakers on the pro- <br />gram. <br /> <br />Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Ex- <br />plores the Hidden Side of Everything, by Steven <br />D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner, item no. 115 <br /> <br />Guide to California Planning, by William <br />Fulton & Paul Shigley, item no. 384 <br /> <br />Sidewalk Strategies: Seven Winning Steps <br />for Candidates, Causes and Communities, by <br />Larry Tramutola, item no. 1607 <br /> <br />Urban Sprawl and Public Health: Designing, <br />Planning, and Building for Healthy Communities <br />by Richard Jackson, item no. 1730 <br /> <br />CityBooks can help increase your profes- <br />sional knowledge in vital areas. Don't miss this <br />great way to expand and share your learning <br />with colleagues at city hall! Books may be <br />purchased online at www.cacities.orv/store or <br />call (916) 658-8257 for an order form. <br /> <br />The Legislative Resources section is the first <br />link under the "Issues and Legislation" option <br />found on the home page of the League's website. <br />You can also find this page directly at <br />www.cacities.org/legresources. The page has a <br />variety of links that will help keep you prepared <br />and on top of the dates, issues, and events going <br />on throughout 2006. <br /> <br />In this section, links are provided for the <br />League's "hot bills," legislative contact infor- <br />mation, the legislative calendar, the League's <br />online Advocacy Center, Priority Focus (the <br />weekly newsletter keeping you informed of all <br />League legislative matters), and much more. <br /> <br />To access the 2006 Legislative Calendar, go <br />to www.cacities.org. <br /> <br />........................ <br /> <br />CONFERENCE IDEAS from page 1 <br /> <br />It's time to plan the 2006 League Annual <br />Conference, and it's important that all League <br />members have an opportunity to contribute to the <br />content being planned. Who are the thought <br />leaders that understand municipal government <br />and the issues our cities face on a daily basis? <br />What are the vital issues that our membership <br />must learn to succeed beyond 2006? <br /> <br />Now is your chance to submit your proposal <br />suggestions - the deadline for submissions is <br />Friday. January 13. 2006. <br /> <br />For complete details and a proposal submis- <br />sion form, please e-mail Tracy Petrillo at <br />tpetrillo@cacities.org. <br /> <br />The Annual Conference will be held <br />September 6-9, 2006 in San Diego. The <br />theme is "All Politics Is Local." <br /> <br />PRIORITY FOCUS - PAGE 3 <br />December 22, 2005 - Issue #48 <br /> <br />Visit the League's Official Website-www.cacities.org <br />