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<br /> 9A <br /> Page 29 <br />Analysis, Commentary and Updates Or) Legislative and Polrcy Issues that AHed Cal:fornia Ciiies <br /> August 18, 2006 <br /> Issue #33--2006 <br /> CITY OFFICIALS KEY TO DEFEATING PROP. 90 <br /> With the election a little over two months eNIa'f, it's critical that League <br /> members stay engaged and active in the campaign to defeat Proposition 90. <br /> There are several ways for local officials to get involved: <br /> For more, see Page B. <br /> ...................................... <br /> lWO MORE WEEKS: WATCH FOR 'HOT BIW' <br /> "Hot August Nights" has a special meaning in Sacramento - referring both <br /> to the weather and to the heated push at the State Capitol to kilt or pass bills <br /> before the August 31 final recess of the 2005-06 legislative session. This is <br /> the time for anyone concerned with legislation to pay close attention. <br /> For more, see Page 5. <br /> ...................................... <br /> UPDATE ON H.R. 5252 (SENATE FEDERAL TELECOM BILL): <br /> TIME TO WRITE OUR SENATORS <br /> With AB 2987 (NunezlLevine) sailing through the Legislature without ad- <br />.:=~,'\Nl'~.,.""""~.,.,''''-..,'r~:4'.....::','''..J'.n dressing community concerns, (see "Two More Weeks: Watch for 'Hot Bills'") <br />WANr MORE DETAILS what happens to similar legislation pending in Congress becomes even more <br /> important for California cities. While the League is strongly opposed to AB <br />ON BtLLS? 2987, there are also serious concems with H.R. 5252 - and as currently written, <br />Visit the League of the federal bill would pre-empt AB 2987. <br />California Cities For more, see Page 9. <br />website at - <br />www.cacities.org/ <br />billsearch. Page 2 7th Annual Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week <br /> Homeland Security Funding for first Responders: Federal Commercial Equipment Direct <br /> Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications <br /> Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee. Or Ask Leg Staff <br /> Page 3 Governor Employs Enhanced Security Measures to Protect California <br /> Governor Signs Renegotiated Gaming Compact <br /> League Annual Conference - Has Your City Designated ^ Voting Delegate and Alternate? <br /> Pale 4 City Attorneys' Track at Annual Conference: Updates on Proposition 90, Proposition 218 <br /> and Utility Users Tax <br /> How to Talk About Government: Last OIance to Sign Up for ILG Symposium Lunch at Annual <br /> Conference! <br /> Page 5 League of California Cities Annual Conference: All Politics is Local <br /> Page 10 Legislative Bill Swnmaries <br /> -- <br />