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<br />Former Assembly Member Laird was recognized <br />for continuing to keep the needs of cities in mind <br />during his work on the state budget, and for his <br />efforts to pass his AS 2466. This law is Important to <br />local government because it generates additional <br />public investment in renewable power by <br />authorizing a public agency to receive full credit <br />against its electric bill for any surplus power <br />produced by an eligible renewable generating <br />facility is a legacy for cities and the environment. <br /> <br />Assembly Member Saldana was honored for her <br />balanced leadership as chair of the Assembly <br />Committee on Housing and Community <br />Development. The League honor also recognizes <br />her leadership in authoring AS 2280, which <br />improves the functioning of Density Bonus Law, an <br />incentive-based law designed to reward developers <br />of affordable housing. <br /> <br />9A <br />Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />League President Judy Mitchell thanks former <br />Assembly Member John Laird, now a member of the <br />California Integrated Waste Management Board, for <br />his work with citIes. <br /> <br />Sen. Wolk was recognized for her solid support of local government during her six years in the <br />California State Assembly. In 2008,' then Assembly Member Wolk assisted cities with the passage <br />of AS 642. which allows cities to use one firm to both design and build projects such as waste <br />water facilities, solid waste management facilities or water recycling facilities. <br /> <br />The four legislators were also featured in the January issue of Western City magazine, which can <br />be accessed at www.westerncitv.com. <br /> <br />Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee, or Ask League Leg Staff <br /> <br />Visit (and bookmark!) the League's Leaislative Resources Web page <br />(www.cacities.ora/learesources). You'll find a roster and contact information for the League's <br />legislative staff; the online Bill Search program, background materials on lobbying your <br />legislators. and more. <br /> <br />4 <br />