2001-065-Supporting The Grassroots Network Proposed By The League Of California Cities Board Of DirectorsRESOLUTION 2001- 65
RESOLUTION OF'THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS NETWORK
PROPOSED BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BOARD OF DIltECTORS
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos, like other California communities is concernedthat its voice
is .not being heard sufficiently regarding .local control :and revenue issues, .and the impact state decisions are having
on local government services; and
WHEREAS, legislative acts reducing the amount of property tax allocated to cities., mandating
binding arbitration of compensation .issues with public safety personnel, and other restrictions on local discretion
deteriorate local government's ability to govern .and provide services to :its communities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities has requested support for
the :implementation of a Grassroots Coordinator Network (hereinafter "Grassroots Network"), that would .include
the development of a network of a staff of ten field offices., staffed by :grassroots coordinators; and
WHEREAS, the Grassroots Network would trigger greater focus on cities and towns across the
state on the acts of the legislature through more active involvement by local officials, collaboration with community
.groups, effective media relations, and closer partnerships with the members ofthe state legislature and their district
office staff; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of .Los Gatos has had the opportunity to offer its comments on
said proposal; and
WHE'REA.S, the implementation of a new and aggressive advocacy effort such as the Grassroots
Network, may be necessary to advance the cause of local control and strong cities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of Los Gatos hereby supports
the proposal of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to create the Grassroots Network and
further supports an increase in League of California Cities' dues to fund this new initiative.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a .regular meeting. of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, .held on the 4"' day of June, 2001 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES.: Randy Attaway, Steve Glickman, Mayor Joe Pirzynslci.
NAYS: Sandy Decker
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: .Steven Blanton
ATTEST:
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SIGNED:
YOR OF TH TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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CLE~tI~ OF 'THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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