Orange County local elected officials will come together tomorrow to oppose the compromise budget deal.  They call it a "Reckless and Irresponsible Ponzi scheme."

Already in this forum there is commentary on the League’s response.

Fleischman brings up an interesting point.  Perhaps there ought to be an alternative organization that represents the interests of cities.  I am thinking of a PAC, totally separate from governments yet funded via the efforts of local elected officials. 

Smaller government is a great idea, but in the mean time, I trust local governments to spend my taxpayer dollars more than I trust the legislature.  It is much easier to hold accountable the city council member I see in Synagogue or the water board member I run into at the super market.

I wish local elected officials had more clout in Sacramento.  A fund raising vehicle that would support their interests would help.  

Click below to see the full media advisory.

* * * NEWS CONFERENCE ADVISORY * * *
Media Advisory: City Officials and Taxpayer Advocates Hold Press Conference Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. to Condemn State Budget Deal as a Reckless and Irresponsible Ponzi Scheme

What: The state budget proposal being voted on by the Legislature later this week will put cities at grave risk. California’s legislative leaders and the Governor have agreed on a proposal to “balance” the state budget with illegal raids of local government gas tax and redevelopment funds, as well as a “loan” of local government property tax dollars that is unlikely to be repaid.
The Orange County Division of the League of California Cities Board of Directors, including Laguna Hills Council Member Allan Songstad, Tustin Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Amante, Lake Forest Mayor Pro Tempore Peter Herzog, Laguna Niguel Mayor Robert Ming, Westminster Mayor Margie Rice, Fullerton Mayor Pro Tem Pam Keller, Fountain Valley Council Member Cheryl Brothers, La Palma Mayor Mark Waldman, other Orange County city officials and Taxpayer Advocates will hold a news conference on Wednesday, July 22, to denounce the Big 5 budget deal as nothing more than a Ponzi Scheme impacting local city services including public safety and transportation.

When: Wednesday, July 22, at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Orange County Division Office
600 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Who:
Allan Songstad, Council Member, Laguna Hills
Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Tustin
Robert Ming, Mayor, Laguna Niguel
Peter Herzog, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lake Forest
Margie Rice, Mayor, Westminster
Pam Keller, Mayor Pro Tem, Fullerton
Mark Waldman, Mayor, City of La Palma
Gil Coerper, Council Member, Huntington Beach
Richard Dixon, Council Member, City of Lake Forest
City officials from throughout Orange County

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