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QAq SIGNATURE STARS FROM PAGE 6•••••• — that people she has spoken to lvarrt a voioe in how our local dollars are being spent " ?lease contad your regional rep to find out how _ - you a�n help. With your help, we CAN DO ITI �,.�,. Be sure the check the "Legal Do's and Don'ts" of - signature gathering and other balbt measure advo- cacy acti�rities, posted on Cie Initiative page of the �eague's website at www.cacities.o�ni�ative. TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME A "SIGNATURE STAR• � Saratoga City Manager Dave Mderson offers his suggestions for fine-tuning your � signature-gathering °pitch": Navigating The "Hello, are you a registered voter?" Legislative Process "We are trying to keep the State from Dead/ines, Procedures and �king local govemment revenues to batance Common Terms the State budget. Could you help us by signing a petition?" NEW: An overview of the budget process Anderson observes that most would _ and special sessions either sign right then, or 'rf they hesitated he would add, "Did you know that the State took Plus: over $500,000 this year from Saratoga that • A description of the legislative process we could have used for law enforcement or • Tips on writing an effective letter and paving the streets? We'd like to keep them ' testifying before a legislative from doing this again." Including such spe- committee cific information about their city prompted • Suggestions on how to participate in almost all to sign. the League legistative program • A glossary of commonly used legislative When asked if Anderson and his signa- and budget terms ture gathering partner, Saratoga Mayor Ann • A legislative calendar listing key state Waltonsmith, were paid signature gatherers, they identified themselves, and most people budget dates for city officials signed when they realized that their local govemment officials cared enough to hit the This publication is availabie from the League for streets to collect signatures on a volunteer S5. There is a ten percent discount on orders af basis on their personal time. five or more. Other signature gatherers have found Questions? Contact League Publications at �ey get a strong, positive response when 916/658-8257 they lead with: 'This measure lets the Or order online at: www.cacities.org/store voters decide before the state can take local funds." � Visit the League's fficial Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 9