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HOMETOWN SECURITY DAY from page I · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · -. - · · · · · · · NLC is asking cities and towns across America to declare Wednesday. October 22, as National Hometown Security Day to draw attention to this missed opportunity by: Putting this item on a council agenda for public discussion as close to that date as possible and passing a council resolution urging action; Holding a press event on October 22 in a local police or fire station or emergency response center to draw attention to the critical role of our local "first responders;" Contacting your Congressional delegation before October 22 to urge prompt action and let them know about your dissatisfaction with their failure to reach a bipartisan agreement on this vital issue; and Notifying NLC not later than October 15 of your plans for that day so that they can generate national attention to this gressroots effort. NLC has provided a resource package including a sample press release, council resolution, op-ed article for distribution to local media, and a statement for use at the press event to assist cities in participating in this national effort. Materials will be sent by e-mail not later than October 15. These materials are designed to help cities plan their local events and ensure that the NLC message is clear and consistent. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact National League of Cities representatives Mike Reinemer (Reinemer@nlc.org) or John Pionke (pionke@nlc.ora), Thanks for participating in this important grassroots lobbying effort, LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR from page I · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·. · · · · · · · The Legislator of the Year award was instituted mor.e than 20 years ago and is given out only when the League deter- mines that a legislator is deserving of the honor. The League's decision to honor Speier was based upon her sponsorship of SB 1480, which was the most pro-local control billboard legislation to pass the Legislature in a decade, Speier also supported the League in its opposition to SB 910, which tried to take a punitive and non-productive approach to California's affordable housing problems. The decision to honor Daucher was based upon her assistance during the final hours of the legislative session in oppos- ing SB 905 and AB 1243 on the floor of the Assembly. These two bills could have prohibited payroll deductions programs for many cities, The Governor subsequently vetoed the primary measure, SB 905. (Although AB 1243 was signed, without the passage of SB 905 it became purposeless.) Speier formerly served as a Supervisor in San Mateo County. Daucher served as a Council Member in the city of Brea. She was active in the League, and co-chaired the League's Fiscal Reform Task Force with Oakland City Attorney (and now League President) John Russo. Both Speier and Oaucher have been ardent supporters of local authority who have not forgotten their local government roots. "It is truly an honor for the League to work with leaders like Senator Speier and Assembly Member Daucher who take the time to gain a broader perspective on issues and then have the courage to stand up for their convictions." said Chris McKenzie, League Executive Director. "We appreciate their work on behalf of local government, particularly this year in helping cities to defeat legislation that would have the effect of limiting cities' ability to make important decisions for themselves." Visit the League's Official Web Site--www,cacities,org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 3