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�.� SIGNATURE STARS from page 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Fe Springa Councllmem6er Betty Putnam has collected over 1,300 signatures to help qualify the initiative — and is within reach of her 2000 signature goal. Putnam has relentlessly pursued signatures at local meetings, at Signature ;. ._ Saturday events — even taking petitions door to � t, door in her community. Putnam, who was inter- �� viewed by several local newspapers about her ��:� involvement in the drive, remarked, "It has been a pleasure to do something so worthwhile.' She - �� described the great feeling of involvement she -:�; ' gained by going out into her community, relating that she was able to reach out to new or unregis- tered voters in her city and connect on an issue Mayor Jim Hahn asks a voter to sign the LOCAL petltlm that affects everyone in the state. Twelve volunteers from the City of Lakewood Putnam's approach was simple. "You think canvassed their local mall over the weekend and you're paying taxes for local services, but it never collected hundreds of signatures. Volunteer efforts cpmes back from Sacramento,' she explains'So I also continued in the cities of Hawalian Gardens, tell people, you're being fooled!" Putnam con- Lynwood and Bel/Bower. cluded, "Absolutely no one refused to sign.' In the Peninsu/a Dlvlslon League Board mem- The LOCAL coalition would like to thank bers are actively engaged in the campaign. Foster Concllmember Putnam, and all those involved City Mayor Marland Townsend continues to gener- With the Signature Gathering effort for their in- ate signatures in his city, as do Cupertino Public volvement. We urae all those interested In Works Director Ra/ph Qua//s and Sunnyva/e protectina local services to u e some of thelr Finance Direetor Mary Brad/ey. In addition, all oersonal tlme thls week to gather signatures three have made financial confributions to CITIPAC in support of the initiative. With the signature gathering drive drawing to a close, fundraising will And Turn in Those Petitions Quickly! soon be the focus of the campaign, and the commit- Don't hold back! You must turn in your peti- ment and leadership of these Stars cannot be tions no later than Aoril 14 for them to be overstated. counted. Even partially filled out petitions are East Bay Division stars include the City of needed! We don't want to miss counting any Clayton City Councll and Clty Manager Gary signatures. Contact your League Regional Napper, who have well exceeded the goals of their Representative for more information. city and continue to gather signatures. Elsewhere in the division, City ot Fremont Concllmember Steve eemember Be sure the check the "Legal Cho has gathered over 400 signatures, and Do's and Don'ts" of signature gathering and other Danvil/e Councllmember Karen Stepper cuntinues ballot measure advocacy activities, posted on the with her commitment to the signature drive. Initiative page of the League's website at www � itie .orq initiative The two 6aslc ru/es: Signature "All-Star" -- Sante Pe Springs Don't use public resources (including city phones, Councilmember Betty Putnam faxes, emails, equipment, facilities); and you must be on personal time when you engage in cam- While every signature counts in our drive to paign activities. qualify the LOCAL initiative, one Signature "Star" does stand out as a shining example of dedication and leadership. PAGE 6/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org