Nov. 3, 2017 Issue #78 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.Congress Unveils Federal Tax Plan Eliminating State and Local Tax DeductionsYesterday, House Republican leadership released the full details on its long-awaited tax reform plan, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” Among other items, the bill introduces a new structure of income tax brackets, lowers the corporate tax rate and doubles the standard deduction while eliminating most deductions, including the deductibility of state and local income and sales taxes. The plan would cap the deduction for property taxes. Federal Fix Our Roads Coalition Holds Press Conference in Dublin Highlighting Projects Underway from New SB 1 FundingCity and county officials joined Caltrans, business, labor and transportation group representatives on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for a news conference in Dublin to highlight transportation projects made possible with SB 1 funding.Transportation, Meetings and Events, Public Works, Grants and Funding Call for Entries Open for Outstanding City Street ProjectsNominations due Jan. 10The Save California Streets Coalition has opened the nomination period for its annual Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Awards Program. Submissions should highlight a street infrastructure project or program that has demonstrated a significant improvement in your community’s street system. The coalition comprises a number of organizations including the League of California Cities® and the California State Association of Counties.Public Works, Transportation, Action Item City Managers’ Department Call for Distinct Award Nominations is Now OpenDeadline to Submit Applications is Dec. 5The League of California Cities®’ City Managers’ Department is now accepting nominations for prestigious awards presented annually to distinguished members of the department.Action Item, City Managers League-Sponsored Bond Agency Issues $2.5 Million in Tax-Exempt Bonds for Affordable Housing in CamarilloSome of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).Financial Solutions for CA Cities |
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