Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act Ballot Measure Introduced to Protect Funding for Public Safety, Transportation, Redevelopment, Transit and Other Vital Local Services 

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, a coalition, which includes the League of California Cities, local government, transportation and public transit leaders filed a ballot measure initiative, the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act, with the California Attorney General’s office. The coalition is working to have this measure placed on the statewide ballot for November 2010.   

The measure, if passed by voters, would close loopholes and prevent the state from borrowing, raiding or otherwise redirecting local government (local taxes, property taxes, redevelopment), transportation (HUTA and Prop. 42 funds) and public transit funds. 

To read more, click on the following link:  http://newsletter.cacities.org/e_article001576833.cfm?x=bgbS0j7,b103fSQr 

2010 Conference - Legislative Sessions 

• "Engaging Policy Makers - How it Really Works" (Chris Beth, Mike Wride, Legislative Staff): Wednesday, March 10, 3:00 pm  

• "Taking the Fear Out of Legislation" (Pilar Alcivar McCoy, Nancy Matthews): Wednesday, March 10, 4:30 pm 

• "What's Hot in Sacramento: CPRS Legislative Committee Meeting = PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COMMITTEE MEETING/EDUCATIONAL SESSION: Thursday, March 11, 1:15 pm

• There will NOT be a Legislative Committee Meeting on Friday, March 12th.  

• "Gender Equity in Youth Sports: Developing Benchmarks & Action Plans" (Carolyn Lusby, Nancy Matthews): Friday, March 12, 8:30 am