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�� .S LOS ANGELES COUNIY f�an page 1••••• FEDERAL CALFED LEGISLATION ._- In a beautiful second floor conference room INTRODUCED IN HOUSE OF at Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach, the League's REPRESFMATIVES Immediate Past President John Russo and Execu- tive Director Chris McKenzie thanked donors and The Chairman of the Hous� Subcommittee on event co-chairs for their dedication and commit- Water and Power, Congressman Ken Calvert (R- ment to raising funds for the League's November CA), has introduced CalFed legislation, H.R. 2828, 2004 ballot measure. The ballot measure would °The Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental require the state legislature to seek voter approval �mprovement Act". The comprehensive water bill before taking or diverting local government rev- emphasizes the importance of new water sources enues. such as desalination and water recycling, as well as the importance of storing water for communities "Raising money early on is important for our and agriculture. There was a hearing on the bill in campaign. It demonstrates commitment and faith in �uly and further committee action is expected in our ballot measure, two essential ingredients for September. success. We can't win without financial support and this event sets a shining example," said Past H.R. 2828 is similar to S. 1097, CalFed legisla- President John Russo. tion introduced by Senator Feinstein. Chairman Calvert and Senator Feinstein have been working League Executive Director Chris McKenzie was together to craft a bipartisan, bicameral approach pleased with the turnout and money raised. "I am on this issue. delighted that Council Members in the Gateway cities are championing fundraising with such In explaining the pressing need for the bi�l, enthusiasm. Our donors also have latched on to Chairman Calvert said, "California boasts the fifth what is clearly a winning effort," said McKenzie. Iargest economy in the world and has a$27 billion agriculture industry, both of which are intricately Signal Hill Councilmember and fundraising co- tied to water supply. Without adequate water — chair Larry Forester indicated that raising funds for supply, businesses and residents will find more CITIPAC is one of the most important causes he reasons to move out of the state since California has ever supported. "Getting the ballot measure „�,i�l not be able to sustain growth in the coming passed to protect local government revenues is years. critical to cities' survival. If it means I have to raise more money next year to win, I am ready to accept "California deserves to have a water plan that that challenge," said Forester. will see it into the next century and pave the way for a water self-sufficient future." Gateway CITIPAC Chair Cheri Kelley thanked everyone for attending, adding, "The Gateway cities did their part tonight to ensure the ballot measure passes, but our work is far from done. After we raise the money, we will have to convince each and every single voter that local government services depend on their supporting our ballot measure." The Gateway cities' fundraiser is the second CITIPAC fundraiser for the Los Angeles County Division this summer. More events are planned in DU� M%SS%O!1 the coming months. To plan your own CITIPAC fundraiser, please contact your League Regional Restore and protect local control for cities Representative for more information. through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for a!I Californians. PAGE 2/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities:org