May 1, 2012
Issue #47

Editor's Note

In response to member requests, we've restored PDF Copies for CA Cities Advocate.

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League Board To Pursue Amendments To Possible California Forward Bill

Last Thursday, the League board of directors was updated on the ongoing discussions in League policy committees of the initiative in circulation by California Forward that would impose new budgeting responsibilities on cities and other local agencies and state government.

Key words: Ballot Initiatives, State Budget, Municipal Finance

League Releases Sixth Q & A on Post-Redevelopment Legal Issues

The League has released the sixth in a series of question and answer guides to assist cities struggling with issues arising from AB x 1 26, the redevelopment dissolution statute.

Key words: Economic Development, Redevelopment, Successor Agencies, Oversight Boards, Legal Updates, City Attorneys