Charter Amendment 617, a controversial budget initiative in Huntington Beach, will be on the ballot this November thanks to financial backing from the HJTA. Standing up for local taxpayers shows that the HJTA is ready to "put its money where its mouth is," says the Orange County Register.

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In 2002, the citizens of Huntington Beach voted to put 15% of their city budget toward infrastructure improvements. But city lawyers found a loophole that let them spend the money otherwise. Now, with help from the HJTA, Councilman Devin Dwyer hopes to close that loophole and teach the city a lesson in fiscal responsibility.

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Sacramento Bee's Dan Walters reports on Governor Schwarzenegger's continuing struggle to reform big pensions as the State Legislature prepares the upcoming budget package.

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As the rebellion continues against generous public employee pensions while private sector workers suffer, Mayor Villaraigosa is positioned to lead the way in pension reform or risk losing voter approval, according to this Daily News editorial.

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New American editorial on the harsh realities cities and states are having to face in terms of budget shortfalls, whether it be spending cuts, tax and fee increases, or filing for bankruptcy.

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