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SAL LEG ACTION DAYS from page 1...... The timing is perfect — May 14 is also the statu- tory requirement for the governor to release the "May Revise ", the revisions to his January budget proposal based upon the latest information about revenues. This is the time in the annual state budget cycle when activities intensify, and legislators and the Administra- tion knuckle down for the hard work of hammering out a fiscal plan for 2003 -04. ... ............................... The "May Revise" is scheduled to be announced by the Governor at a press conference on May 14. Speakers and Press Conference The Legislative Action Days event will kick off May 14 around 1 p.m. with a welcome from the presidents and executive directors of the LOCAL sponsoring agencies: the League, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the Califor- nia Special Districts Association. Plans are underway for participants to watch the Governor's "May Revise" press conference on Wednesday, either through a live feed, or a taped version (depending upon the scheduling of the press conference). Senate Minority Leader Jim Brulte will address the group at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and State Department of Finance Director Steve Peace is scheduled to speak on Thursday morning. Both will talk about the Governor's new May Revise proposal and its impacts on local services. Wednesday afternoon will be devoted to legisla- tive visits, followed by a legislative reception, 5:30- 7:30. A press conference and rally is scheduled Thursday morning at the State Capitol. Know Your Budget Numbers) City officials and other coalition partners planning on attending Leg Action Days can strengthen the power of their messages to legislators if they can state the impact that the May Revise or other budget proposals will have on real people and real services in their communities. For more on how to do this, see "Budget Watchers Focus on May 14 Revision ", elsewhere in this issue. Talking points and other useful materials will also be provided at the event. See "LOCAL Legislative Action Days Agenda" for further details. To register to attend, please visit the League's website. League Special Membership Meeting to Follow Leg Action Days City officials who remain in Sacramento following the press conference are also invited to attend a special meeting of the League's General Assembly, set for 1:00 — 3:30 in the Sacramento Community Theatre. City delegates will be asked to vote on a resolution relating to the state budget. (See article on "Special Membership Meeting. ") MEMBER MEETING from page 1.... 0 The Special Meeting of the League General Assembly was announced by the League in late March. City delegates at the meeting will be asked to vote on a League- sponsored resolution that will set forth the conditions under which the League could support a budget recovery package that includes local revenue "contributions ", debt financing and a temporary tax increase dedicated to retiring short- term debt. The information package includes a copy of the draft resolution, as well as background information relating to the development of this proposal. Voting procedures are also explained in the materials. City officials who wish to obtain a copy of the materials can do so by contacting the League at 916.658.8200. Special Briefings Scheduled to Answer Questions The League has also scheduled conference call briefings for city officials who have questions about the upcoming meeting. The third and last scheduled conference call is set for Monday, May 1$ at4:00- 5:00 P.M. City officials interested in participating can get more details by calling 916.658.8200. City officials with questions about the meeting are also free to contact League Executive Director Chris McKenzie at 916.658.8275, email mckenzie(cDcacities.orc Cities are urged to appoint and send a delegate to this important meeting) PAGE 6 /PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site-- www.cacities.org