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. 1.A-3 NlC from page 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The National League of Cities is also concerned The National League of Cities is the oldest and that the continuing, growing federal deficit will take largest national organization representing munici- resources from programs that benefit America's pal governments throughout the United States. NLC cities and towr.<¡. Making the tax cuts permanent serves as a resource and advocate for 18,000 U.S. would lead to hi~her deficits and more cuts in cities that serve 225 million people across the domestic programs, hurting children and families. "It United States. For detail, visit www.nlc.org. is a drastic mistake to forget about programs that make our communities and hometown America strong." Lyons said. ATTENTION NA TIONAllEAGUE OF NLC says American cities would suffer CITIES CONVENTIONEERS!! from cuts in critical areas including: Many exciting events will take place during . Community Oriented Policing Services the National League of Cities' Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. March 5-9. (COPS) funding would suffer an enormous cut, from We strongly urge you to attend. $756 million in 2004 to $44 million under the pro- Mondav. March 8 posed Bush budget, leading to layoffs of police officers; League Reception . Local law enforcement grants would decline by 40 percent (The Local Law Enforcement Block 5:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monroe East-West Room Grant programs would be eliminated and merged Washington Hilton and Towers with Byrne Grants into Justice Assistance Grants, for which cities and towns would compete with Tuesday. March 9 states); . Homeland security funding for local govern- Meeting with Senator Barbara Boxer ments and first responders would suffer a net loss 11 :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. of more than $800 million for programs that fund Room G-11, Dirksen Senate Office Building the First Responder Initiative; California State Society Reception for . Housing and community development funding would be cut severely in several areas including a California City Officials and California $316 million cut in Community Development Block Congressional Delegation 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Grants and a $149 million cut in HOPE VI funds, Room B-339, Rayburn House Office eliminating the program. Building At the same time, the National League of Cities Wednesday. March 10 acknowledges proposed increases for education - $1 billion for the Individuals with Disabilities Educa- Homeland Security Roundtable Discussion tion Act and $1 billion for the No Child Left Behind Hosted by California delegation Co-Chairs Act. However, these increases are far less than David Dreier & loe Lofgren Secretary what is needed to meet the requirements of these Tom Ridge, Department of Homeland laws. Security (Invited) 10:00 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. The National League of Cities reported last Room 1310, Longworth House Office November that four out of five city finance manag- Building ers reported declines in their ability to meet the All California city officials attending the financial needs of their cities. In a letter sent to NLC Congressional Conference should include Congress last Friday, NLC President Charles Lyons these important opportunities on their calen- said, "Across too many of our cities and towns, dars. For more information and to RSVP for there exists virtually no capacity to absorb or CA Delegation events, contact Jessica Mullan compensate for cuts in program budgets." at 916/658-8243, jmullan@cacities.org. Visit the league's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 3