Editor's Note
For a printable copy of City Advocate Weekly please visit the League's Web site. Please note that City Advocate Weekly will not be published Nov. 27.
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Ron Loveridge Elected as California’s First National League of Cities President Since 1974
Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge was elected National League of Cities (NLC) president on Saturday, Nov. 14, becoming California’s first NLC president since 1974. The election was held at the close of the organization’s annual meeting this year in San Antonio, TX.
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State I-Bank Hopes to Pool RZEDB Funds
The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (I-Bank) hopes to encourage cities and counties that have received authority under the federal stimulus act to issue Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds (RZEDBs), to join with the state entity in pooling eligible projects for bond offerings.
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Register Now for League Educational Conferences
The League offers various conferences for professional development throughout the year. The knowledge that city officials will gain at these educational conferences is especially important during this economic crisis. The following is a list of upcoming conferences and training events to help city officials plan budgets and get the most value out of city funds.
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California’s Leadership on NLC Board Continues
California continues to have strong representation on the National League of Cities (NLC) board of directors. NLC held elections on Saturday, Nov. 14, during the annual business meeting at NLC’s Congress of Cities in San Antonio, Texas.
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League Briefs Members on Results of 2009 Legislative Session
First-time Webinar Offered To Reduce Cost
The League held its annual legislative briefings this week, offering two in-person sessions and a first-time webinar to help cities reduce travel time and costs.
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Submit Your Nominations for League City Managers Department Awards
The League’s City Manager department is now accepting nominations for the 2010 John H. Nail Memorial Award and the Award for the Advancement of Diverse Communities. Nominate a colleague or city manager that has gone above and beyond the call of duty or promoted the advancement of diversity within their community.
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ILG Census Related Resources Now Online
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) has created a new Web page dedicated to the 2010 Census. The goal of the new page is to provide resources about local and statewide census efforts to help ensure that California has an accurate population count. Visit ILG's Web site to see the collection of resources offered.
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Upcoming Events
November
30 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. See new Dec. 21 deadline information.
December
14 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Applications due for federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) competitive grants for “Retrofit Ramp-up Program” and “General Innovation Fund”. For details, please visit the EECBG Web site. More information is also available in the League’s City Funding Book on the League’s Web site.
21 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. NEW DEADLINE and updated information for the three State Energy Program competitive solicitations totaling up to $95 million. (Prior deadline was Nov. 30.) Local jurisdictions, non-profits or private organizations can submit to the California Energy Commission (CEC) their proposals for the Municipal Financing Program ('AB 811-type programs'), the California Comprehensive Residential Building Retrofit Program, and the Municipal and Commercial Building Targeted Measure Retrofit Program. For the Solicitation and more information, please visit CEC’s Web site.
Upcoming League Events:
December
2 - 4 City Clerks New Law, Elections & Leadership Conference
2 - 4 Fire Chiefs Seminar
2 - 4 Municipal Finance Institute
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