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7/1./' BUDGET UPDATE from page 1 . . . . . . . . The League and city officials continued to worK this week with their LOCAL coalition partners to stress to local media and their legislators the importance of preserving full funding of Proposi- tion 42 for transportation projects, including local street and road maintenance funding (see 8Local Officials Continue the Push for Full Prop. 42 Funding-). Both the Senate and the Assembly . budget committees have approved this item as proposed in the governor's May Revise. We will post updated information on Budget Conference Committee adions on the League's website (www.cacities.org), as soon as informa- tion is available. 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 6-8, MOSCONE CONVENTION CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO Participate in this important gatheling of several thousand Califomia city officials as they set policies. expand their knowl- edge and sharpen their skills to better serve their cities. Plan now to attend the 2005 Annual Conference this fall - the first time it has been in San Francisco since 1997. Make you reservations through our online system at www.cacities.org/ac. TELECOM from page 7 '. . . . . . . . . . . . . sive education process for our members to try and bling them up to speed as quickly as possible on a complex subject. Meanwhile, Congress continues to prepare for its upcoming debate.s on this issue. If California can construct a regulatory scheme that makes sense for the state, it may play well in the con- gressional debates on the issue. On the other hand, Congress could exercise its authority to entirely preempt state and local laws in this field. However, it is too early to get any clear direction on the intent of Congress. Action The League strongly encourages cities to begin to raise this issue on your local radar saeens. This could be a major, end-of-the- session debate. Begin the preparations needed to deliver the message on the importance of local authority over this emerging regulatory issue, including the importance of the revenues from franchises for local municipal services. \I\hIen the draft legislation emerges, the League will attempt to get the language into your ha_nds at city hall as soon as possible in order for you to make a thorough analysis of its potential impact. Please put this on your schedule to ' expect the language in late June and take the opportunity to thoroughly examine the proposal locally. The League plans to schedule conference call information meetings for city officials once the legislation begins to emerge. Please look for notices as to days and times for the conference calls. PAGE a/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website .. www.cacities.org