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LEG ACTION DAYS from page 1 ....................................... You have an opportunity to show your support The May 18 General Session offers an opportu- for the League and your city, by coming to Sacra- nity to learn more about the administration's plans mento next week on May 17 and 18, and partici- affecting cities from Department of Housing and pating in the League's Legislative Action Days. Community Development Director Lynn Visit www.cacities.ora and sian uo NOW to attend Jacobs, and Terry Abbott, Caltrans Division the League's annual Legislative Action Days in Chief for Local Assistance. Sacramento. Don't miss this opportunity to join hundreds of Speakers at the May 17 General Session local officials and state officials to meet one-on- include: one with legislators to urge them to work with us on critical issues affecting cities. This is your . Senate President pro Tem Don Perata, League, and your opportunity to show your support speaking on the infrastructure investment pack- for what the League is doing for cities. age. . Sen. Bob Dutton, who played a major Registration is free - but we do need a count role in securing $1 billion for transportation fund- for our May 17 Legislative Reception and other ing for cities in SB 1266 (NunezlPerata), the bond events. Visit www.cacities.ora to view the initial measure that will appear on the November ballot program agenda. Register online at as Proposition 1 B. www.cacities.ora/events. . Sen. Lloyd Levine, chair, assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, and co- Issue Papers: Download background materi- sponsor of AB 2987, the telecommunications als at www.cacities.orallad that will aid in your reform measure. legislative lobbying, including "Housing & Infra- . Assemblymember John Laird, chair, structure," "Telecommunications Reform" and Assembly Budget Committee, who will talk about "Eminent Domain." the state budget. Attendees will also hear updates on telecom- munications reform, housing, and Prop. 42 LeavingCityOffice?RE!tiring? funding League Executive Director Chris McKenzie. John Shirey, Executive Director The Leaguewants to stay in touch! of the California Redevelopment Association, Just because you are leaving your position will provide an update on legislation and ballot with the city doesn't meanyoustop caring measures affecting eminent domain and redevel- about or wanting to be. involved in city opment authority. issues. Keep abreast of developments affecting cities and the League by becom- Also attending and accepting our thanks for ing part of the. League's alumni group; their leadership in passing the infrastructure Members will receive periodic updates on investment package: Senate Majority Caucus city issues and Leagueactivities...This is Chair Tom Torlakson, Senate Minority Leader the League's way ofsaying "thank you" for Dick Ackerman, Senate Transportation and your public service-there is no fee for this Housing Chair Alan Lowenthal, and Assembly service. Minority Leader George Plescia. To join, go to www.cacities.ora/alumni An evening legislative reception on May 17 will or send your contact information provide additional opportunities to mingle with dha rrison@cacities.org. legislators, and thank those representatives who ... .. supported the infrastructure package. PAGE 6 - PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org May 12, 2006 - Issue #19 ..,..."- ."._..,...~~,,_.~ --. ~_._-- ._- .-.- ._,----"._.,---".~,..".,'-._,,.._~~..-