Past Time for State Finance Reform

Past Time for State Finance Reform

Past Time for Reform.  The Governor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 (2011-12) was released on January 10, 2011. According to the Governor’s transmittal letter to the Legislature, he believes this budget “…proposes a far-reaching realignment of government...
Governor’s Budget and Redevelopment

Governor’s Budget and Redevelopment

More on the Demise of Redevelopment.  The Governor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 (2011-12) was released on January 10, 2011. According to the Governor’s transmittal letter to the Legislature, he believes this budget “…proposes a far-reaching realignment of...
Election Impact on Local Government

Election Impact on Local Government

Election Results are in!  Election results are in for most of the California State propositions, two of which have potentially great impact on local government’s ability to manage our own affairs. Proposition 22, with the slogan of “Keep Local Revenue Local”, helps...