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4TH QTR 2005 NATIONAL ECONOMIC CALIFORNIAN TO HEAD THE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND Results from the Fourth Quarter 2005 National THE WORKFORCE Survey of Economic Development Professionals Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (CA) was named were recently released. The survey examines on February 15 to serve as Chairman of the House economic development industry trends across the Committee on Education and the Workforce. United States, comparing current activity levels and economic program impacts. The appointment was made after a vote by all of the Republican Members of the House of Representa- Data from the survey indicated that prospect tives pursuant to a recommendation of the House activity was up and is expected to continue rising GO.P. Steering Committee. in 2006. While project quality was rated as down, "This is a great honor and a great challenge," said respondents in the survey indicated their feelings regarding the national economy has improved McKeon, who represents the 25th CD (Santa Clarita). "I am obviously pleased and flattered that since the third quarter of 2005. my colleagues selected me for this opportunity. Overall, the survey includes a series of mea- I hope to work with members on both sides of the sures analyzing economic development activity in aisle to fashion legislation that will truly meet the four categories including marketing levels, project needs of the 21st century economy." quality/size, current views of economic conditions, and impact of the current economy on economic Rep. McKeon joins several of our other prominent development programs. California representatives holding leadership posi- tions in the House, presenting new opportunities for For complete survey results, visit California cities to make their concerns heard in www.coec.orc/edsurvev/results.html. Congress. Other Californians holding leadership positions in the House include Rep. Jerry Lewis, ........................ (Chairman, Appropriations Committee) Rep. David ICMA RELEASES RECORDS Dreier, (Chairman, Rules Committee), Rep. Bob Thomas, (Chairman, Ways and Means Committee), MANAGEMENT BOOK as well as Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi from San Francisco. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has published Electronic McKeon, who has served on the House Educa- Records Management, a book designed to clearly tion and the Workforce Committee since 1993, and and concisely go over issues associated with has been Chairman of the Subcommittee on 21st records management in local government. Century Competitiveness since 1995, based his campaign for the chairmanship on a pledge to Electronic records present a new challenge to address the "New Realities" of the global economy. those responsible for records management in "The new realities that I discussed in my chairman- local government - city managers, clerks, infor- mation managers, and elected officials. The book ship bid are an economy that is worldwide, high tech, and highly competitive. The edge that America brings discusses the broad goals of record management to the table is innovation and adaptability. If we lose and explains to readers how to transition to a that then we will lose not only our standard of living, digital record-keeping environment. but our position of global leadership," added McKeon. For more information, visit Specifically, McKeon has said that he wants to www.bookstore.icma.orc and search for item improve the quality of American education, train the number 43353, or call (800) 745-8780. workforce to adapt to a high tech global economy, and make regulations that are more streamlined and less costly. PAGE 4 - PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org February 17, 2006 . Issue #7