Issue

May 2010

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Article Executive Director's Message Chris McKenzie

Jobs and the State’s Inability to Connect the Dots

California’s economy is in the worst shape since the Great Depression, and the state is shutting down its only viable source of economic development.

Article City Forum John Pilger

Sunnyvale Dramatically Accelerates Capital Improvement Projects

Innovative thinking helped Sunnyvale speed the execution of about 30 projects with a total value of $60 million. A winning combination of low bids, grants and a streamlined administrative process…

Article News from the Institute for the Local Government

The Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change

Article Sustainable Cities Yvonne Hunter

Sustainability and Economic Development Go Hand in Hand

Article Features Web Exclusive Curt JohnstonCharles Ching

Fairfield’s Strategies for Successful Economic Development During a Recession

Article California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

Chula Vista Turns Foreclosures Around

Article Legal Notes Michael JenkinsLauren FeldmanSonia CarvalhoJeff Dunn

Addressing the Issue of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The two articles presented here examine the legal standards and practices under which cities may enact local laws either to ban or regulate dispensaries.