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BONDS from page 1 .............................................. Final votes on the largest bond package in Vice President Maria Alegria, councilmember in California history came in the early morning hours the city of Pinole. "This package of bonds re- of May 5, following hours of last minute negotia- sponds directly to the funding concerns of Califor- tions and debate. nia cities. The package includes a state constitutional "We very much appreciate the governor's and amendment to "fix" Proposition 42, by permanently the Legislature's leadership for the Prop. 42 dedicating the sales tax on gasoline to transporta- transportation 'fix'" she added. "The League has tion purposes - a key goal for the League. This been part of the coalition that gathered the signa- measure will appear on the ballot as Proposition tures to put this kind of measure on the ballot. 1A - the same name as the historic League- The coalition's polling has consistently told us that sponsored measure passed overwhelmingly by voters support this fix. Now, with the leadership the voters in 2004 that ended the state's ability to and support of the governor and the Legislature, raid local funds. this constitutional amendment stands an even stronger likelihood of winning voter support in "This package represents leadership at its November. " best," said League President Alex Padilla, councilmember in the city of Los Angeles. "We "We particularly appreciate the efforts of Sen. understand that it was not an easy thing to reach Bob Dutton," said League Second Vice President agreement on a bond package of this magnitude." Jim Madaffer, councilmember in the city of San Diego. "He worked long and hard on the trans- He added: "Everyone involved deserves kudos portation package. and played a very important for their hard work and dedication: Gov. role in ensuring that cities and counties will each Schwarzenegger for raising the visibility of the receive $1 billion for work on city streets and infrastructure debate with his January proposal, county roads. We thank him for his tireless and for keeping a focus on levees and other efforts to ensure that local infrastructure needs infrastructure needs; Senate Pro tem Perata and are included in this package." Assembly Speaker Nunez for their early proposals and determination to bring a deal together; and the The bond package includes $2.8 billion for two minority leaders, Sen. Dick Ackerman and housing, $10.4 billion for schools, $20 billion for Assemblymember George Plescia, for negotiating transportation projects, including $1 billion each a package that could win the minority votes for cities and counties to conduct maintenance needed to put this over the top." and repairs on local streets and roads. Funding for levees and floods includes a $4.09 billion bond "Funding for infrastructure is a top priority for measure, and a separate $500 million urgency the League of California Cities," said League First appropriation. ............................................................. THE 2006 CITY HALL DIRECTORY IS NOW AVAilABLE! Don't miss this opportunity to get the League's most useful reference tool. This comprehensive California directory provides important contact information for mayors, council members and city department heads. The directory also features the League's staff directory, League partners, affiliate organizations and a wide variety of advertisers. INFORMATION YQ1l NEED, RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPSI Purchase this publication online at www.cacities.or{J/store or call (916) 658-8257 for an order form. City officials price $30, non-city officials price $65, plus shipping & handling. ............................................................. Visit the League's Official Websitenwww.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS. PAGE 11 May 5, 2006 . Issue #18 ....m .,_._.._._~."_,._ ,. ......"._..__._.._... ,..,.___._.__.m._..",.,.._.__.'__'" _