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// .���?c� <br /> z. � <br /> . ��.- <br /> � �:�� . . <br /> ,�: <br /> ±1 1 � October 3, 2003 <br /> "� ' Issue #39-2003 <br /> .MQ � � . <br /> ,. ;y <br /> ": = �.. , .:� r � . <br /> . _ . .. ; `° :.,� . ►'�f�SIS t0l11RIdM01�r 011d upaONS NI �If�ORMt All� �0�(�r KS�lS O�t <br /> t{t t0�a�8.'!1q t�Ci <br /> LEAGUE BALLOT INITIATIVE UPDATE <br /> Work continued this week on the task of refining the language for the pro- <br /> Hot Bills posed ballot initiative to protect local revenues that was supported unanimously at <br /> the Annual League Conference last month in Sacramento. Informed by recent <br /> ■■■. Act Now polling, League and CSAC staff worked closely with attorneys and political consult- <br /> ; ants who specialize in statewide ballot measures to refine the language of the <br /> ■ measure so it can be submitted in the near future to the Attorney General. <br /> . <br /> � The legislature is in The League and CSAC are also consulting separately with teams of city <br /> ■ Interim Recess. It will attorneys and county counsel with special expertise in state and local finance law. <br /> ; reconvene January 5, The League executive committee has been involved in key decisions on the con- <br /> � 2004 tent of the initiative, and the entire League board of directors will be briefed and <br /> � consulted on the issues next week: Formore, see page 4. <br /> . <br /> ■ ......................... <br /> . <br /> . THE BUDGET AND BEYOND: <br /> : CITY OFFICIALS MADE A DIFFERENCE <br /> ; As the League proceeds with its plans to place an initiative on the November <br /> ■ 2004 statewide ballot, it's good to remember the impact city officials and their <br /> ; LOCAL coalition partners were able to have on the long and difficult 2003-04 state <br /> ■ budget debate. Throughout many months, these dedicated individuals came <br /> ; through again and again when it was essential that ;heir voices be heard. Their <br /> : ' activism made a tremendous difference in the reducing the budgeYs final impact on <br /> local govemments. A few key points: For more, see page 4. <br /> . <br /> . <br /> � ......................... <br /> • Want more details on <br /> these and other bills? O�NGE COUNIY DIVISION FOCUSES ON <br /> Log on to the League of LEAGUE BALLOT INITIATIVE <br /> California Cities Web site ' <br /> at www.cacities.oig/ Ron Loveridge will be the featured guest speaker at the Orange County <br /> �eqr�ackin9 Division Meeting on Thursday, October 9. The President of the League of <br /> California Cities and Mayor of the City of Riverside will discuss the League's <br /> statewide ballot initiative and answer questions about what needs to be done <br /> to pass it. For more, see page 4. <br /> Page 2 LEAGUE SUPPORTS REVISED AIR RULE FOR DIESEL fUELED GARBAGE TRUCKS <br /> CELEBRATE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ON NOVEMBER 8 <br /> Page 3 RECENT LEGAL ADVOCACY FILINGS <br />