November 2008

The League at 110: Focused on Local Control --- and Always Looking Ahead

Protecting local control requires flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and desires of the electorate on issues that demand substantive, thoughtful public policy – without sacrificing local...

by Chris McKenzie

Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Financing Options for Local Governments

Local agencies use this solution to leverage time and resources.

by Terrence Murphy

Understanding Local Government: Three Resources on Municipal Finance

Three publications cover the nuts and bolts of fiscal management and revenue resources.

Newport Beach Devises Long-Term Plan for Funding Facilities

Moving Toward Fuel-Efficient and Alternative-Fuel Fleets: 10 Questions Local Officials Should Ask

Increasing fuel prices and tightening budget constraints have many local officials exploring a transition to fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles.

by Kathleen Les

Two-Thirds Budget Vote Has to Go

by John Laird

Two-Thirds Budget Vote Requirement Is Not the Problem

by Roger Niello

California's Two-Thirds Legislative Vote Requirement and Its Role in the State Budget Process

What does the two-thirds requirement mean for California’s budget process?

by Fred Silva

Lost In Translation: Local Public Agencies and Translating Official Documents

A look at the federal and state laws related to translation requirements.

by Benjamin D. Winig

Reaching Out to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Residents

Public Involvement in Budgeting: Options for Local Officials

by Deb Marois and Terry Amsler