MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (Jan 4, 2011) - Click on the links below for the 2011 Chapter and Branch Meetings Schedules. All are subject to change. Always check the Events listing on the website for most current information and to register for an event. MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (Jan 4, 2011) - Click on the links below for the 2011 Chapter and Branch Meetings Schedules. All are subject to change. Always check the Events listing on the website for most current information and to register for an event.
LOS ANGELES (Dec 2010). Harvey Gobas, VP, Psomas and Past President, APWA Southern California Chapter was appointed to the USC Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Board of Advisors. LOS ANGELES (Dec 2010). Harvey Gobas, VP, Psomas and Past President, APWA Southern California Chapter was appointed to the USC Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Board of Advisors.
LAKEWOOD, CA (November 2010) The APWA Southern California Chapter is pleased to announce the award winners for this year's B.E.S.T. Annual Awards in the categories of Project of the Year, National Public Works Week and Top Leader. The award winners will be honored at the December Chapter Awards Luncheon, Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Lakewood, CA. For more information - click here.LAKEWOOD, CA (November 2010) The APWA Southern California Chapter is pleased to announce the award winners for this year's B.E.S.T. Annual Awards in the categories of Project of the Year, National Public Works Week and Top Leader. The award winners will be honored at the December Chapter Awards Luncheon, Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Lakewood, CA. For more information - click here.
LAKEWOOD (Oct 28, 2010). On Thursday, October 28, 2010, the luncheon program at the Southern California Chapter of APWA included a highly informative presentation on the facts and possible effects of the propositions. Attached is a copy of the powerpoint presentation from Mr. Richard Markuson, of Pacific Advocacy Group, a lobbying firm that represents the public works and construction industries. He noted that there are 5 propositions that will have a direct effect on state and local budgets.
Prop 19 - the initiative to legalize MJ is a matter of choice, although opposed by most law enforcement agencies.
Prop 20 - includes redistricting of Congressional seats under the jurisdiction of the independent committee established previously under Prop 11
Prop 21 - establishes an $18 per vehicle VLF to fund state parks, allows free entrance for California registered vehicles, and estimates generating $500M per year
Prop 22 - protects local government funding from state raids - sponsored by the League of California Cities and supported by the APWA SoCal Chapter.
Prop 23 - Suspends AB 32 - Global Warming regulations until unemployment improves
Prop 24 - eliminates business tax breaks - very complex - could jurt business recovery and growth
Prop 25 - Reduces the requirements to pass a state budget from 2/3 vote supermajority to a simple majority. May or may not encourage timely passage of a state budget.
Prop 26 - Requires a supermajority vote for establishment or increase of certain state and local fees and taxes. Reclassifies certain fees as taxes. Will make establishment of fees very difficult.
Prop 27 - The opposite of Prop 20 - Kills the independent redistricting commission altogether.
Markuson included website references in his powerpoint, including a very handy website that lists endorsements for the various Props. Be sure to check it out before Tuesday. LAKEWOOD (Oct 28, 2010). On Thursday, October 28, 2010, the luncheon program at the Southern California Chapter of APWA included a highly informative presentation on the facts and possible effects of the propositions. Attached is a copy of the powerpoint presentation from Mr. Richard Markuson, of Pacific Advocacy Group, a lobbying firm that represents the public works and construction industries. He noted that there are 5 propositions that will have a direct effect on state and local budgets.Prop 19 - the initiative to legalize MJ is a matter of choice, although opposed by most law enforcement agencies.Prop 20 - includes redistricting of Congressional seats under the jurisdiction of the independent committee established previously under Prop 11Prop 21 - establishes an $18 per vehicle VLF to fund state parks, allows free entrance for California registered vehicles, and estim [ ... ]
LAKEWOOD (October 9, 2010) The Newsletter needs your News!
Did your City just finish the construction of a wonderful project? Did your firm just get a great new design project? Did you win an award? Did someone in our profession just retire or get a juicy promotion? Or have you always been burning to write a professional article about something you have special expertise in? Are you interested in purchasing ad space for your firm or organization?
The Newsletter is currently accepting submissions of all types for our next edition. The submission deadline is November 2, 2010 for the 4thd Quarter issue that will hit mailboxes mid to end of December. You can submit your photos, captions, short announcements, articles, and ad requests by clicking on the Newsletter symbol on our Chapter website at http://southernca.apwa.net/. For more information you can also email the newsletter editor at lrapp@lakewoodcity.org . LAKEWOOD (October 9, 2010) The Newsletter needs your News! Did your City just finish the construction of a wonderful project? Did your firm just get a great new design project? Did you win an award? Did someone in our profession just retire or get a juicy promotion? Or have you always been burning to write a professional article about something you have special expertise in? Are you interested in purchasing ad space for your firm or organization? The Newsletter is currently accepting submissions of all types for our next edition. The submission deadline is November 2, 2010 for the 4thd Quarter issue that will hit mailboxes mid to end of December. You can submit your photos, captions, short announcements, articles, and ad requests by clicking on the Newsletter symbol on our Chapter website at http://southernca.apwa.net/. For more information you can also email the newsletter editor at lrapp@lakewoodcity.org .