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SA Page 25 plans. AS 596,takes an important step in this direction. Given this year's fiscal realities, AB 596 does not appropriate funding for the program In the current budget. The program will create funding that can be used when the state can once again afford to finance such programs. While this bill Is not intended to be a complete source of funding for plaMlng, it creates a new competitive grant and loan fund that local governments could then leverage to complete a planning project or update an exIsting project. This bill passed out of the Assembly LocaJ Government Committee on April 29 and will be heard within the next few weeks in the Assembly Appropriations Committee in the coming weeks. Take action and send your letter of support today. A sample letter can be found online at www.cacities.ora/billsearch by entering "AB 596- in the search field. Former San Leandro Mayor and League President Jack Maltester Passes Away Jack Maltester, former San Leandro mayor and League of California Cities president, passed away on Friday, May 1. Maltester was 95 years old and died at the home in San Leandro where he was born in 1913. Maltester became a public official in 1948 when he was appointed to the San Leandro City Council. He was sub.sequently elected to the city council In 1956 and was selected by the council as mayor two years later. In 1962, he became the first mayor elected direcUy by the residents of San Leandro Instead of the city council. Re-elected In 1966, 1970 and 1974, Jack's tenure ended In 1978 due to a voter-approved two-term limit. He was the city's longest se,rvlng mayor. Maltester was very active In the League of California cities. He served as League president from 1966-67, as the annual moderator for the Labor Relations Institute sponsored by the League from 1966-1978. Maltester was also president of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Conference of Mayors. He was appointed five times to a federal commission by Presidents Johnson, Nixon and Ford during his tenn as mayor. Maltester also received several awards including the League of California Cities' Past Presidents' Distinguished Service Award and San Leandro's Citizen of the Century award In 1999. That same year, former Gov. Gray Davis also proclaimed Oct. 10 Jack Maltester Day In California. Residents of San Leandro who knew Maltester observed that he worked hard to bring resources and development to the city and described his passing as a great loss to the community, After learning of his passing on Friday afternoon, San Leandro Mayor Tony Santos said lI'n his time. Jack was one of ,the most respected and effective local politicians in the nation, bringing national prominence to San Leandro during his leadership. He played a huge role In shaping the wonderful town of San Leandro that we know and love today. Jack is nothing less than a legend and we will miss him deeply." Maltaster is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth Maltester; a daughter, Jackie Wong; a son, John Maltester; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for May 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza In San Leandro. Economic Recovery Update: Broad~and Grants Available The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released grant guidance for $13.4 million to expand broadband service to rural areas. Local governments are eligible to apply for grants from $50,000 to $1 million. Grant applicants must match 15 percent of the grant, either in cash or in kind. Applications will be accepted through June 19. 7