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LEAGUE INFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE CONSIDERS STATE PROPOSALS The group was appointed last month by League President Alex Padilla, a member of the Los Angeles City Council. The task force of city officials was drawn from the leadership and membership of four different League policy committees and the execu- tive committee of the League. Chaired by League First Vice President Maria Alegria, mayor of Pinole, the group's mission is to review the infrastructure proposals that have been introduced and formulate preliminary League positions for consideration by the League board of directors at its February meeting. At the February 7 meeting, the task force re- viewed the proposals and underlying issues in the full range of infrastructure proposals put forward by Gov. Schwarzenegger and state legislators. Caltrans Director Will Kempton was on hand for a portion of the meeting to present the governor's proposals relating to transportation infrastructure and answer questions. Recommendations Sent to League Board of Directors The task force developed a number of recom- mendations that will be presented to the League board, including general principles to guide future League decisions about proposals. These recommended principles relate to the importance of developing a long-term capital invest- ment plan and budget; protecting existing infrastruc- ture revenues, such as Prop. 42 transportation funds; investing so as to maximize existing infra- structure; using state investments to leverage investments by private parties and others in state- local priorities; state support for expanding the authority of local agencies to raise funds needed to meet local needs, or to fund urban infrastructure needs; and selecting projects based on their merits - not on legislative "earmarks." For more information on this and other League issues, visit www .cacities.org. Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS - PAGE 3 February 10, 2006 - Issue #6 . --.-.