Cities Association Presentation to Los Gatos Town CouncilCities Association of Santa Clara County Presentation to Los Gatos Town Council
Monday, December 3, 2012
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Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Founded in 1990 as a
Each city has an equal voice
Board of Directors meet monthly
The Board is a forum for regional collaboration
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Mission & Guiding Principle
Mission: To represent the mutual interests of cities and to present a unified voice in dealing with other agencies, organizations, and levels of government.
Guiding Principle: To promote
cooperation among the cities and advocate for positive action to enhance the quality of life for the people of our county.
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Cities Association Boards, Committees & Community Partners
Cities Association Boards & Committees
Advisory Committee &
Community Partners
Board of Directors
Executive Board of Directors
Legislative Action Committee
City Selection Committee
Santa Clara County Cities/Managers Association
SVLG
JVSV
LCC Peninsula Division
The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics of Santa Clara University
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Some Actions Taken & Issues Addressed by the Cities Association Board of Directors
Single-Use Bags & Expanded Polystyrene
Medicinal Marijuana Dispensaries
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
AB 57 (Beall) MTC Representation
AB 2382 (Gordon) iDistrict
Safe Routes
to School
Let’s Move! Cities & Towns
Pension & Compensation Reform
Annual Cities’ Dues Schedule
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Cities Association 2012 Priorities
Transportation & Sustainable Communities Strategy
Regional Economic Development
Supporting Innovative Schools
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Raania Mohsen
executive_director@
citiesassociation.org
(408) 730-7770
Upcoming Event: December 6, 2012 Annual Holiday Party
www.CitiesAssociation.org
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