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/• �_� <br /> TRAINING EVENTS ON CA NEWS ON PROP 1A from page 2.. <br /> PROMOTING YOUTH PARTICIPATION <br /> The National League of Cities (NLC), in con- from cities and counties - where public services <br /> junction with the City of San Jose and the Cities, have much greater impact on average citizens - <br /> Counties & Schools (CCS) Partnership, is spon- than to make difficult choices needed to balance <br /> their budget. It is time to stop that mercenary <br /> soring two events focusing on promoting youth practice. Proposition 1A on the Nov. 2 ballot will <br /> participation. prevent the state Legislature from taking and <br /> The Leadership Academy, scheduled for using tax dollars that local entities spend for local <br /> November 11-12 in San Jose, will provide inten- benefit. ... It s the right response to the raid on <br /> sive training and networking opportunities to build local funds that has occurred way too long." <br /> municipal capacity for youth participation, collaba Vacaville Reporter <br /> ration, programs, and youth voice. The two-day Editorial, October 3, 2004 <br /> workshop will have a strong focus on peer leam- ��prop.1A will lay better foundation for <br /> ing, through a combination of presentations about �ocal services" <br /> best practices and open dialogue. Two-person °This guarantee would ensure that local <br /> teams (one adult and one youth) representing govemments have a reliable source of money so <br /> cities or state municipal leagues can apalv to the can kee <br /> attend the two-day workshop. Y p parks maintained, libraries open <br /> and fire stations staffed. It would keep decision- <br /> Following the Leadership Academy, a one-day making local, where citizens' voices can be heard <br /> regional conference on youth participation will be most clearly. ... Vote yes on Proposition 1A. <br /> held on November 13. The conference will pro- Redding Recorol Searchlight <br /> vide workshops with local and national experts, Editorial, October 3, 2004 <br /> including youth, and will offer opportunities for <br /> local officials and youth to network with each other <br /> and share innovative program examples Up to The following newspapers <br /> 100 participants are expected, including local <br /> elected officials, youth and city staff nationwide. have endorsed Prop 1A: <br /> Workshops will include discussions on: Building <br /> youth-adult partnerships; Developing effective Los Angeles Times <br /> youth councils; Youth summits; and, Youth ser- San Jose Mercury News <br /> vice. Contra Costa Times <br /> San Diego Union-Tribune <br /> For more information on both events, please Santa Rosa Press Democrat <br /> visit the NLC website : www.nlc.ora/nlc orQ/site/ Bakersfield Californian <br /> proQrams. Torrance Daily Breeze <br /> Pasadena Star-News <br /> Palm Springs Desert Sun <br /> lnland Valley Daily Bulletin <br /> Whittier Daily News <br /> Out' MISSI011 San Gabriel Valley Tribune <br /> Restore and protect local control for cities Santa Cruz Sentinel <br /> through education and advocacy to Santa Barbara News <br /> enhance the quality of life &for Peta/uma Argus Courier <br /> all Californians. Vacaville Reporter <br /> Redding Record Searchlight <br /> PAGE 6/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site -- www,cacities.org <br />