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� . STRATEGIC from page 1••••• •• •••••••• •••••••••• •• •••••• •• •• ••• • In small group discussions of possible strate- The final detailed 2005 strategic plan for the gic directions for the League in the next year, city League is now being reviewed by the Board and leaders stressed the importance of tackling issues will be shared with the membership in the near that would unite and energize our membership. future. The League's divisions, departments, While the list of complex problems facing cities is policy committees and caucuses will then finalize extensive, consensus emerged from the discus- their own work programs to focus on these priority sions around three areas that were ulti�nately areas. adopted by the Board of Directors as the League's 2005 goals. They are: _ GOAL 1: Expand Housing Supply and Affordability. This goal will be pursued through a Economic Develo ment host of strategies that will involve legislation, p training, exchange of best practices, coalitions Handbook and other efforts to expand the tools available to city leaders to expand housing supply and Economic Developmen� Business affordability. The cornerstone will continue to be Growth 8 Decline, and The Strategic local control, but it will be with a special emphasis on the responsibilities city officials have to provide Planning Process leadership in addressing our housing crisis. A tool to help educate city GOAL 2: Expand Investment in Infrastruc- officials about ways to tackle serious ture. The California infrastructure deficit is grow- economic policy issues. ing on a daily basis as we continue to divert valuable funding to supporting the general opera- Plus: tions of state and local governments. The League • Best practices and case studies has an opportunity to partner with other groups • Secrets for developing economic that want to increase our public investment in all development success types of infrastructure development and mainte- • Tools for understanding and anatyzing a nance to meet the needs of our growing state. A community's economic base variety of strategies will be used to address this • Developing and implementing a strategic goal, including coalition building, communications about the infrastructure deficit, legislation and economic development plan ballot measures, and other approaches. • Benchmarking tools and tips on putting it all together. GOAL 3: Protect Critical Redevelopment Funding. City leaders are united in their commit- This publication is available from the League for ment to use redevelopment as a tool to meet the $15. There is a ten percent discount on orders growing housing and infrastructure needs of of five or more, California and its cities. They are equally commit- ted to keeping the state from limiting or diverting Questions? Contact League Publications at redevelopment funding for state or other purposes. g16/658-8257 or order online at: Specific strategies will be used in partnership with �W,cacities.org/store. the California Redevelopment Association to protect redevelopment funding and enhance its use to meet the infrastructure and housing needs of the state. Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 3