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q A- �(� LOCAL LEG ACTION DAYS from page 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The need for a strong local voice on the budget is clear — and especially during the two days preced- TM�� NU� ��L ing the relea�e of the May budget revise. The �GISIATIVE A�'TION DAYS - Govemor's b��iget depends in part on a PERMA- � NENT $1.3 billic �, 25°k increase in the ERAF prop- T'ENTATIVE SCHEDULE erty tax shift — on top of the $5.2 billion shift of property taxes that the state is draining from Califor- yyednesday, May 12 nia communities. The Legislative Analyst has pro- posed "aftemative" cuts to local govemment as a 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration means of balancing the state budget. 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Opening Remarks, . None of these attematives is acceptable! Local Remarks from Controller Steve Westly; govemment did not create the sTate's defidt. Local Discussion of Current Budget Issues and services should not be cut to pay for the state's SVategies inability to manage its own funds. 2.30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Visits with Legisla- tors (LOCAL will arrange) Please plan on joining hundreds of local elected 5:30 p.m. —7:30 p.m. Legislative Recep- officials, public safety, health, labor and business tion at the Sheraton groups from around the state in an allout effort to Thursday, May 13 urge Legislators to orotect our local services. Hetp get the public attention needed to preserve local 8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Continental Break- services by being part of a giant press conference fast, Session, Key Note Speakers: Mem- on the steps of the Capitol and one-on-one meetings bers of Administretion and Legistature with legislators in their Capitol offices. 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Press Conference and Rally on the Capdol Steps You will also hear an update on the LOCAL 11:30 a.m. Adjoum initiative — the Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act — a November'04 ballot measure sponsored by the League and our LOCAL partners, the California State Association of Counties and the California Speciai Districts Association. The measure LATINO CAUCUS WELCOMES ALL would require voter approval before the state could CITY OFFICIALS TO take local govemment funds in the future. MAY WORKSHOPS There is NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM , but PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE The League's Lat�no Caucus is planning so we can help coordinate meetings with your several workshops at the Sheraton Grand in legislators, and prepare materials for you. Register Sacramento the morning of May 12 prior to on-line today at www.caloeal.ora or use the the �OCAL Legislative Action Days program. attached registration form. The workshops are open to all interested city o�cials. Hotel Reservations A block of rooms has been reserved at the Caucus registration opens at 8:00 a.m., Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento at a discounted W�th the opening session starting at 8:30 rate for LOCAL Legislative Action Days paAicipants. a.m. At 9 a.m. there will be a panel on "Mak- Please book your room by contacting the hotel ing Workers Compensation Work for You", and at 10:30, a panel on "PERS: A Costly directly at (800) 325-3535 and identifying yourself as Investmen!". part of the LOCAL meeting. You must reserve vour room bv Auril 9� to receive this dis- For registration information contact the counted rate. Latino Caucus at �alLatinoGa�� n aol com or John Arriaga at 916-669-1340. Visit the League's Official Web ite--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUSlPAGE 7