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VLF from page 7 ...... ... · · ·..... <br />· ONLY cities and counties have experi- <br />enced mid-year cuts as a result of the state's <br />current fiscal crisis. NO OTHER GROUP OR <br />ORGANIZATION HAS SUFFERED MID-YEAR Navigating The <br />CUTS. And the cuts to local government were x"q,~' Legislative Process <br />the cuts of funds that the constitution dedicates <br />to cities and counties -- not a cut of state Deadlines, Procedures and <br />funds. Common Terms <br /> <br />· Tell your legislators that this is an intoler- <br />able situation, and breaks the promise that the NEW: An overview of the budget <br />state made to your city. Tell them about the process and special sessions <br />specific cuts your city must make. Tell them its <br />unacceptable for them to be home taking a Plus: <br />holiday break with the state's promise not yet · A description of the legislative process <br />kept - threatening the safety and well-being of · Tips on writing an effective letter and <br />the residents in your city. testif:fing before a legislative <br />· Be sure to thank those legislators who committee <br /> · Suggestions on how to participate in <br />tried to ensure that VLF backfill was included in <br />the legislative package passed last night: As- the League legislative program <br />sembly Members Dave Cox, Alan Lowenthal (D- · A glossary of commonly used legislative <br />Long Beach), Shirley Horton (R-Chula Vista), and budget terms <br />Ray Haynes (R-Riverside) and Lynn Daucher · A legislative calendar listing key state <br />(R-Brea). budget dates for city officials <br /> <br />· The failure of the legislature to act, and the This publication is available from the League for <br />great vulnerability in which California communi- $5. There is a ten percent discount on orders of <br />ties find themselves today, underscores the <br /> five or more. <br />importance of the Local Taxpayer and Public <br />Safety Protection Ballot Initiative that the <br /> Questions? Contact League Publications at <br />League, CSAC and CSDA are working to pass. <br />We must ensure that we can protect the vital 916/658-8257. Or order online at: <br />services our communities need! We cannot www.cacities.org/store <br />rely on the state to keep its promises or to <br />manage its affairs without undermining local <br />services. <br /> <br /> For more information on this and <br /> other League issues, visit <br /> www.cacities.org <br /> <br />PAGE 8/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities,org <br /> <br /> <br />