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<br /> 6.A,t <br /> CSAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR from page 1- . <br /> CSAC's 15-member ExeĊ“tive Committee Economic Development <br /> comprised of county supervisors chose Keene Handbook <br /> after a nationwide search. He will begin his new <br /> position on January 1, 2005. Economic Development, Business <br /> Keene, who will be only the eighth Executive Growth & Decline, and The Strategic <br /> Director in the Association's 11o-year history, Planning Process <br /> replaces Steven C. Szalay, who is retiring after A tool to help educate city officials <br /> serving in the CSAC's top position for the past 10 <br /> years. about ways to tackle serious <br /> economic policy issues. <br /> MWe are excited to have found an individual with <br /> Jim Keene's experience, skills and vision," said Plus: <br /> Paul Stein, CSAC President and a Calaveras · Best practices and case studies <br /> County Supervisor. MHe understands local govern- · Secrets for developing economic <br /> ment and the political landscape in California." development success <br /> Keene brings to CSAC near1y a quarter century · Tools for understanding and analyzing a <br /> community's economic base <br /> of local government experience. He has served as · Developing and implementing a strategic <br /> Tucson's City Manager since 2000. Prior to that, he economic development plan <br /> was the City Manager in Berkeley, Calif., a position · Benchmarking tools and tips on putting it <br /> he held for four years. all together. <br /> Keene's background in county government This publication is available from the league for <br /> includes serving as County Manager for Coconino <br /> County, Ariz. (1991 to 1996), and Deputy County $15. There is a ten percent discount on orders <br /> Administrator and Assistant County Administrator of five or more. <br /> for Loudoun County, Virginia (1985 to 1991). <br /> Questions? Contact League Publications at <br /> "Jim is highly thought of among his peers," said 916/658-8257 or order online at: <br /> League Executive Chris McKenzie. MHe's consid- www.cacities.org/store. <br /> ered an innovator, and someone committed to <br /> reinventing government. I'm sure he'll bring the <br /> same energy and creativity to CSAC, and will prove <br /> to be a good partner for the League to work with. <br /> "We at the League also want to thank outgoing <br /> CSAC Executive Director Steve Szalay for his <br /> leadership," said McKenzie. MHe led CSAC through <br /> what is probably the most important period in its <br /> history: developing and carrying out a plan to Our Mission <br /> protect local revenues through the passage of <br /> Proposition 1 A. Restore and protect local control for cities <br /> "It was an honor to work with him in the through education and advocacy to <br /> trenches on behalf of local government," added enhance the quality of life &for <br /> McKenzie. "I deeply appreciate all he has done in all Californians. <br /> partnership with the cities of state." <br /> PAGE 4/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's OfFICial Web Site--www.cacities.org <br />