Editor's Note
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Coming Up
Coming up Next Week:
March
25 Local Government and Housing and Community Development Committees are holding a joint hearing on what locals are planning to do with economic stimulus funds; 9 a.m., State Capitol, Room 126.
26 SB 1407 Implementation Training: Hosted by CA Public Parking Association, Sacramento
Upcoming League Events:
March
25-27 Public Works Officers Institute, Monterey
25-27 Planners Institute & Mini Expo, Anaheim
April
15-16 Legislative Action Days, Sacramento
23 2009 California Healthy Cities and Communities Annual Conference, Los Angeles
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California City Officials Deliver Their Message to Washington, D.C.
More than 100 California city officials joined 3,500 of their colleagues from across the nation in Washington, D.C., March 14-18, for the 2009 National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Cities Conference. This annual event is a forum for city officials to communicate with U.S. senators, Congressional representatives and policy experts about the direct impact of federal decisions on local government.
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Vice President Biden Hosts ARRA Briefing for Local Governments
The League attended a White House conference on implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 at the invitation of Vice President Joseph Biden on Wednesday, March 18. The vice president is heading up the oversight of ARRA and invited local governments to participate in the conference because of their role in ensuring that the implementation is effective, transparent, and efficient.
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Legislative Action Days Scheduled For April 15-16 In Sacramento
It’s Time for City Voices to be Heard in the State Capitol
The League of California Cities’ annual Legislative Action Days are scheduled for April 15-16 in Sacramento with events being held at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel.
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Pooled Money Investment Board Proceeds Cautiously, Awaiting Outcome of Planned $4 Billion Bond Sale
The Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) voted on March 18 to continue disbursing the $650 million authorized in January to fund the exempted 276 local public works projects. These projects are worth approximately about $3.6 billion. PMIB will reconvene the week of March 30 to review the outcome of the planned sale next week of $4 billion of tax-exempt government obligation bonds (GO bonds).
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Bipartisan Commission Studies State Revenue Reform
The Commission on the 21st Century Economy held its third meeting on March 10 in Berkeley. Established by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the bipartisan commission is tasked with reviewing California's revenue laws and making modernization recommendations.
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Cities Urged to Recoup Unclaimed Funds
Many cities are entitled to unclaimed funds held by the state according to State Controller John Chiang’s office. Chaing’s office made this announcement in its aggressive effort to distribute unclaimed funds to rightful parties.
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The League Salutes Florence Nakai’s 50 Years of Service
League employee Florence (Flo) Nakai celebrated her 50th anniversary with the organization this week. Hired for a part time position on March 16, 1959, Flo has spent her career running the League’s print shop.
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Job Opening? Western City Magazine Can Help You Find the Best Candidate
List your job opening in Western City magazine. When you advertise your job opportunity in Western City, you also receive a Web site posting at no additional charge! Visit www.westerncity.com or call (800) 262-1801 for more information.
In a hurry to get the word out? Place your ad on our Web site today
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Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee, or Ask League Leg Staff
Visit (and bookmark!) the League’s Legislative Resources Web page (www.cacities.org/legresources). You’ll find a roster and contact information for the League’s legislative staff; the online Bill Search program, background materials on lobbying your legislators, and more.
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