The Legislative Analyst's Office has just released: ----------------------------------------------- Analyses of Propositions on the November 7, 2000 Ballot ----------------------------------------------- ... including these items of concern to cities: Proposition 37: Fees, Taxes. New Definitions, Vote Requirements. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. This proposition, which amends the State Constitution, would classify as "taxes" some new charges that government otherwise could impose as "fees." Proposition 35: Public Works Projects. Use of Private Contractors for Engineering and Architectural Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. This proposition amends the State Constitution to allow the state and local governments to contract with qualified private entities for architectural and engineering services for all phases of a public works project. ... and others. These analyses also are contained in the voter pamphlet prepared by the Secretary of State. Available in HTML at: http://www.lao.ca.gov/initiatives/qryPropositions_by_election_11-2000.asp -- Michael Coleman ��� Special Consultant League of California Cities [EMAIL PROTECTED] 530-758-3952 phone/FAX
