Issues from June 23 2006 (#25) and June 30 2006 (#26) June 23 2006 Issue #25 2006 AB 2987 AMENDMENTS FAIL TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AB 2987 AMENDMENTS FAIL TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AB 2987 AMENDMENTS FAIL TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AB 2987 AMENDMENTS FAIL TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AB 2987 AMENDMENTS FAIL TO ADDRESS CONCERNS June 22 amendments to AB 2987 move video franchising authority from the Department of Consumer Affairs to the Secretary of State. They also attempt to address red lining of services and correct serious problems with the collection of franchise fees but the amendments fail to solve these problems. For more see Page 3. UPDATE ON KEY LAND USE/HOUSING BILLS UPDATE ON KEY LAND USE/HOUSING BILLS UPDATE ON KEY LAND USE/HOUSING BILLS UPDATE ON KEY LAND USE/HOUSING BILLS UPDATE ON KEY LAND USE/HOUSING BILLS As the State Legislature nears adoption of a budget talk fills the halls of the State Capitol that the month long summer recess (July 7 to August 7) may actually occur. By July 7 policy committees will have concluded their work and when the members return in August they will have only 23 days to finish work in the appropriations committees debate issues on the floors then adjourn for the year on August 31. For more see Page 5. WANT MORE DETAILS ON BILLS? MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY REGISTER NOW! ACADEMY REGISTER NOW! ACADEMY REGISTER NOW! ACADEMY REGISTER NOW! ACADEMY REGISTER NOW! Visit the League of California Cities website at www.cacities.org/ billsearch. Less than two weeks remain to register online for the Mayors and Council Members Academy Executive Forum and Advanced Leadership Workshops. By registering online by July 3 registrants will receive a $20 coupon for CityBooks! For more see Page 2. Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 TELECOM IN THE NEWS TELECOM IN THE NEWS TELECOM IN THE NEWS ...
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