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<br /> . ' <br /> <br /> ~ .A-It <br /> INTERNET TAX FROM PAGE 6 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> - band service. Traditional, non-lntBmet related <br /> telecommunications services delivered in this Economic Development <br /> manner would no longer be subject to taxation Ij <br /> under S.150. As a result, overtime cities could Handbook <br /> expect the imbalance between shrinking revenues <br /> and growing demands for public safety, parks, Economic Development, Business , <br /> libraries and other local services to worsen. Growth & Decline, and The Strategic <br /> Planning Process <br /> Feinstein A Strong Voice for Local Concerns <br /> NEW: A tool to help educate city <br /> During SBnate floor debate on S. 150 last officials about ways to tackle serious <br /> November, Califomia Senator Dianne Feinstein economic policy issues. <br /> responded to the over 100 letters she received Plus: <br /> from California city officials by demonstrating <br /> strong leadership in opposition to the vague . Best practices and case studies <br /> provisions of the measure and in support of a less . Secrets for developing economic <br /> harmful altemative. Thanks in large part to the development success <br /> senator's efforts, S. 150 stalled last session. . Tools for understanding and analyzing a <br /> community's economic base <br /> Since that time, Senator Feinstein has been . Developing and implementing a strategic <br /> actively involved with efforts to forge compromise economic development plan <br /> legislation that would serve as both an improve- . Benchmarking tools and tips on putting it <br /> ment for vulnerable state and local govemments all together, <br /> - and an obstacle to the swift passage of 5,150. S. <br /> 2084 is the compromise that emerged from these This publication is available from the league for <br /> discussions and Senator Feinstein has signed on <br /> as an original cosponsor of the measure. In $15, There is a ten percent discount on orders <br /> addition, she joined Senators Alexander and of five or more. <br /> Carper at a press conference to reiterate the <br /> strong opposition of cities and counties throughout Questions? Contact league Pubiications at <br /> the state to 5,150. 916/658-8257 or order online at: <br /> www,cacities.orglstore, <br /> For Further Information <br /> Interested Califomia Cities are urged to visit <br /> the League's federal page at www.cacities.org/ <br /> federal early next week to find a copy of the <br /> League's support letter on S. 2084, a sample <br /> support letter for cities to send to Senators <br /> Feinstein and Boxer and additional information <br /> related to this debate. If you have questions, <br /> please don't hesitate to contact League staff <br /> members Jessica Mullan (916.658.8243, <br /> jmullan@cacities.org) or Frances Medema <br /> (916.658,8218, fmedema@cacities.org), <br /> -' <br /> Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 11 <br />