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� .� -i � WESTERN CITYMAGAZINE WINS FIVE L e g i s 1 a t i v e B 111 Action INTERNATIONAL AWARDS •••••••••••••••••••••••••...... Westem City magazine, the League's monthly threugh direct access. This core/non-core publicatinn, received intemational recognition last approach, however, would be permitted only ff the week. transaction does not resuk in stranded costs or cost-shifting. The magazine won five prestigious awards from the 2004 Print Media Communicator Awards pro- AB 2006 would establish requirements of the gram, including three Awards of Distinction — one investor owned utilities to plan for the future, in the Writing/Column category for the Everyday while at the same Gme requiring them to invest in Ethics column, "Making Decisions That Constitu- renewable, sustainable and diversified power. It ents Hate,° written by Institute for Local Self would establish criteria for re-powering existing GovemmenYs Advisory Panel on Ethics; one in the p�ants and maintain the requirements in existing Magazine/Association category; and one for De- law for renewable energy. Importantly, the bill sigNMagazine cover. The Award of Distinction is does not impinge upon the ability of municipal given to projects that exceed industry standards in electric utilities to provide service to their custom- communicating a message or idea. e� and the sponsors have pledged to ensure Palo Alto City Manager Frank BenesYs article that the bill does not unintentionally negatively "Help Wanted: Young People for Public Service" impaCt municipal utilities. won an Honorable Mention. In addition, Westem Ciry received a Crystal Award for Excellence in the The League's Board of Directors wiil review Magazine/Government category. AB 2006 at its meeting this week, including the recommendation of the Environmental Quality For Westem City subscription iiiformation call: Policy Committee that the League adopt a 916-658-8223, or visit the website at support in concept position on the bill. Additional www.westemcity.com. information aboutA6 2006, including the analysis and recommendation forwarded to the League Board of Directors by the EQ Committee, and GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEAGUE'S summaries provided by Southern Califomia LATINO CAUCUS Edison, can be found on League's Environmental Quality web page at www.cacities ora/ea under The League's Latino Caucus is sponsor- AB 2006. Staff: Yvonne Hunter, Status: ing its annual golf toumament immediately AsUt&Comm, Hrg 4/19; Position: Support in following the Mayors & Council Members Concept. Executive Forum on Friday afternoon July 30 in Monterey. The Caucus is aiso affering two special workshop sessions beginning at 8:30 on the morning of Wednesday May 12, preceding the start of the LOCAL Legislative Action Days in Sacramento. The sequential sessions will cover "Making Workers Compensation Work for You", and "PERS: A Costly Invest- ment." All are welcome, though seating is limited. For legislators' phone numbers, ad- For more information on these events call dresses and e-mail please see the the Caucus at 916-669-1340, or email to League's website (www.cacities.ora/ CalLatinoCaucus(�aol com leaislativesearchl. PAGE 6/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org