This year, the dysfunction in our state governance became
painfully evident as the Legislature and governor adopted budget
after budget that failed to meet the test of responsibility in
the eyes of…
In the past few years, some state leaders have proposed budget
“solutions” that are clearly unconstitutional and fly in the face
of the intent of not only the voters but the Legislature itself.
Voters are overwhelmingly reinvesting in their local governments,
local infrastructure and local services by approving ballot
measures that authorize tax increases and bond issues for
public…
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…
The League and its coalition partners are working to build
support for Proposition 99 and to educate voters about the great
harm that Prop.98 could do to our communities.
Increasing energy efficiency and promoting sustainability reduce
a community’s carbon footprint and also provide long-term cost
savings of taxpayer dollars.