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9A Page 3 ��Cf2�l. �� lsseses • ssesoe • u �iY1�,4�L°r`ii�� Q� �t�� 1 ` rseasssereo Under Califomia law,the recaii petitian forma# This 90-minute interactive teleconference is is establishetf by the Secretary of State, and the designed to show how your community can Iflcaf elections official merely reviews a recall create smoke-free parks, beaches,and outdoor petition prior to circulation to ensure it conforms to dining areas. Listen and leam by speaker phone the state format. The 9ih Circuit hetd that because frorn your office or city hall to hear from leaders the state has estabtished the recall petition fortnat, who have heiped institute popular and s#raightfar- the focal agency is not"providing"the petition form ward policies to protect children,the elderly,and for purposes o#the Voting Rights Act. For this workers from exposure to secondhand smoke, a reason,the caurt hefd that the Act does not require known carcinogen. that petitions be transiated. Ali city officials and city staff, parics and Subsequent to the 9th GircuiYs originai opinion, recreation directors and department staff,ptan- reca{t oppanen#s,as well as opponer�ts of ioc�i ning commissione�s, community services and initiatives and referenda,had brought challenges development directars and department staff and based on a faiiure of the proporients to circuiate heatth department officials are encouraged to petitions in minority ianguages. Wrth the 9th attend this educational event. Circuit's recent decision,the cantinued vafidity of such cha�lenges ts questianable. Presenters include Joe Kellejian, counplmember, Soiana Beach;Adam Radinsiry, The 9th CircuiYs opinion can be found on the deputy�ity attomey, Head Consumer Protectiort court's website at�S�9.uscourts.aov. Unit,Santa Monica;Ranciy Cooper,director o# parlcs, recreation and community services, Fresno; Rabin Salsburg,attomey,Technical Assistance Legat Center(TALC). Please note r w�w��R�/!A��t��t R R��i 1��a�r� , ■ that the views expressed by the speakers are ; ��r�� ; their own and do not necessarily represent the . • views or any position o#the League o#Caliiomia : ��!��Q�'� : Cities. ; Don't miss this o:ppQrtunit�to get the ; Find aut how the City of So{ana Beach be- • Leag�e's most useful r�ference t�o1.This ' ��the first community in Califomia tp declare : ct�mp.rehensive.Calif�mia direcEory • i�s t��ches smoke-free.Get an update on the � prdvides i►rlportant arntact information far ; i��o�nt steps the City vf Santa Monica is taking ■ mayors; cauneil meinbers anci ci�y ' to create smoke-free dining and shopping areas. ; deparkmer�t heads. The director;r also : qnd,expiore the approach#he City of Fresno has � features the Leag�re's staff clirecfory, ; taken to address secondhand smake exposure in • Leag�e¢arEn�rs;affiiiate organizatis�ns and ■ their parics.These speakers, as well as a legat ; a wide var'�ery o�advertise�. : expert on secondhand smoke issues wili be ; ; available to answer your questions. . (NF�3RM�ITION�11 NEEt3, R1Gi-�T AT . ; YQUR FlNGER"tIPSf : The phone seminar costs only$79 per listen- ; ; ing site,with unlimited listeners! This fee includes . Purch�s�this pubiication onlir�e at • one telephone/speakerphone connection and vitaf � w�nrw��jties.ora/sfore or call (91fi� 658- ; handout materials.For registration information, � 825:7 f�r an orcie�form. City offcials price � visit www.ca�i�ies.org and click on#he s#ory ■ �30, norr-city`o#fic's�is price$65, pCus ■ entitled"Teieseminat-Create Smoke Free Out- � shipping&haefdling: ; door Areas." For additiona!information or to :..............�........�,w�,...: register by phone, cail(80U)775-7654. �sit the League's Offtcia!Website--www.caciaes.org PR10RI'IY FOCUS- PAGE 3 Se�ernber 22, 2008-Issue�f3T