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Budget Shortfall Analysis - Increased Taxes, Revenue Reductions, No Borrowing
LAO Recommends Large-Scale Permanent Hit to Redevelopment
Less than a week after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released a proposed budget to close the $11.2 billion shortfall for FY 2008-09, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released an analysis of the Governor’s latest proposal. LAO concurs with the Administration’s assessment and projects that the budget shortfall over the next 20 months is $27.8 billion. While the Governor did not propose an additional shift of redevelopment funds, the analysis recommends a permanent annual shift of $400 million in redevelopment funds.
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Foreclosure Assistance Program Comments due Nov. 28
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is releasing its plan online today, Friday, Nov. 14 for distributing funds to local governments under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The plan can be found on the HCD Web site. HCD is accepting comments on the plan until Nov. 28.
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League Makes Economic Stimulus Recommendations to President-Elect Obama’s Advisors
With the flurry of activity related to President-Elect Obama’s incoming administration, advisors are gathering input on policy directions for 2009. As part of this process, the League was asked for its recommendations on important components of an economic stimulus package for California cities.
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Prop. 1B Local Streets and Roads Applications Now Available Online
The Department of Finance (DOF) released application instructions this week for the FY 2008-09 allocations of Proposition 1B Local Streets and Roads (LSR) funds. Application information and instructions are available on the DOF Web site.
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Infrastructure Bond Matrix Has Available Funding Information
The League has created a special matrix outlining all monies available to cities from the 2006 Infrastructure Bond Package. With information on more than 50 different funding sources, as well as contact resources, this matrix is an invaluable tool for city officials interested in securing available funds. The matrix is regularly updated in order to provide city officials with the most accurate information on bond status. It was most recently updated on Monday, Nov. 3.
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President-Elect Barack Obama Comments on Need for Infrastructure Investment
Citing a loss of more than $1.2 million jobs within the last year, President-Elect Barack Obama once again discussed the importance of a plan to create jobs which should include a major investment in infrastructure.
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Register Now for Dec. 2 Conference on AB 32 and Local Government
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is offering a conference on Dec. 2 in Sacramento on its research into how local governments in California address and adapt to climate change. Titled “Emerging Issues in Climate Policy: Promoting Local Initiative, Addressing Impacts”, the half day event will focus on the role local governments will play in helping the state reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 to meet AB 32’s goals. The California Research Bureau is co-sponsoring the event.
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Sustainable Cities Feature: The Gateway Cities Clean Air Program
The Gateway Cities Clean Air Program successfully completed its six year pilot project in October and now the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are taking the ambitious air quality improvement program to the next level.
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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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