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.9�- � BUDGET UPDATE from page l • • � • • • � • ACADEMY from page 1 � • • • • • • • • • . . . The administration is required to provide its The CBMA helps local leaders decide whether annual "May Revise" of the budget proposal no a ballot measure would be feasible in their com- later than May 14. The Revise is designed to munity by walking community leaders through the ' provide a more accurate prediction of revenues key elements of passing a local ballot measure. given the activiiy through April 15 (tax day). The CBMA topics include legal do's and don'ts, building benefiis achieved through the much-publicized tax � a�mpaign organization, organizing grassroots amnesty program, and general fund revenues that support and messaging. are running ahead of pace for FY 2004-05, lead to an expectation that there could be hundreds of millions more funds available to relieve some of the proposed budget reductions. • Windfall Revenues Raise Interesting Question The windfall revenues from the tax amnesty program could present an interesting dynamic in � the budget debate. Some legislators may be tempted to use the funds to restore program cuts. Other legislators and state officials are urging _ ~` `-' caution, since the largest percentage of the funds � - are from corporate income taxes that are currently ��=�`��'� — - under dispute. If the businesses win their ta�c case, ' the funds would have to be retumed in future years, rekindling the structural defiat. Cathemie �ew of the Lew Edwards Group talks to community leaders at the City Ballot Measure There is a strong push for restoring some of Aqdemy in Walnut Creek. the transportation funds cut in the original pro- posed budget, and some administration officials Successful ballot measures are well-drafted have indicated their hope that they can achieve and responsive to voter needs. They also require this. Final discussions on the budget begin in carefully planned and executed campaigns to eamest after the May Revise is made public and pass. Additionally, no public resources may be the fiscal picture becomes clearer. used for ballot measure advocacy—including staff time. Is your city or agency considering placing a Stay Up -TO -Date on Bills That measure on the ballof in an upcoming election? If so, please contact your area regional representa- May Impact Your City tive for information on CBMA. WWW.C8CIt1@S .ora/billsearch These programs are intended for local officials Become a regular user of the League's online Who are in the exploratory stages relating to ballot Legislative Tracking System. The League's measures. If your agency already has a measure Website is your gateway to all the information on the ballot, please consult with your agency you need: bills sorted by subject areas, show- attomey about the extent to which public re- ing the bill history, current status, committee sources may be used to attend such a program. analyses, votes, and much more. You can even view League letters of support or opposi- tion, and access the League lobbyist working on the bifl. PAGE 2/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official WebSite--www.cacities.org