March 29, 2013 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.Eighty-One Cases and Counting: An Update on Redevelopment Dissolution LitigationSince Gov. Jerry Brown signed ABx1 26 on June 28, 2011, 81 lawsuits have been filed in Sacramento County Superior Court related to this statute and the later-enacted statute, AB 1484 (2012).
Key words: Legal Updates, Econonomic Development, Redevelopment League Opposes SB 673, a Bill That Would Limit Local Economic Development FlexibilityBill Would Give OPR Authority to Conduct Analysis of Local Land Use Projects
The League has taken an oppose position on SB 673 (DeSaulnier), a bill that would prohibit the approval of any retail or commercial facility estimated to receive over $1 million in subsidies unless a comprehensive analysis is prepared by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) or a public agency or private entity under contract with OPR. League Launches Expanded Coverage of Strong Cities | Strong State
Plan to Attend the League’s 2013 Legislative Action Day and Preview WebinarDeadline to Register to Today for Sacramento MeetingThere’s still time to register for the League’s 2013 Legislative Action Day Preview Webinar and Annual Legislative Action Day & Reception. Key words: Meetings and Events, Legislation USC Executive Leadership Program for Local Leaders Curriculum AnnouncedEvent is April 26–27 in Sacramento
The University of Southern California (USC) has announced the curriculum for its Executive Education Forum for Policy (EXED) for Local Leaders. Scheduled April 26–27 at USC’s State Capital Center in Sacramento, this is the first time that this program will be held in Northern California. Successful programs have already taken place at the Southern California campus, with more scheduled for this spring. ILG’s Sustainable Communities Learning Network Opens Registration for Brownbag Webinar
Fines and Fees Revenues Distribution Webinar Scheduled for April 4The Administrative Office of the Courts invites city officials to participate in its upcoming Distributions of Revenues from Fines and Fees Statewide Revenue Distribution Training on Thursday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Key words: Revenue and Taxation, Legal Updates, Administrative Services Don’t Miss the April Issue of Western City Magazine
The April issue covers a variety of helpful topics, including how to get your city’s public meetings back on track, opportunities to save on pension costs through collective bargaining after pension reform, the new Cities for Workforce Health program, making the transition from local government office to the state Legislature, and much more. |
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