League of California Cities Kicks Off 105th Annual Conference: ``Saving Local Democracy''.News Editors/Business Editors/Political Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2003 More than 1,000 city officials gathered at the Sacramento Community Theatre today for the rousing rous·ing adj. 1. Inducing enthusiasm or excitement; stirring: a rousing sermon. 2. Lively; vigorous: a rousing march tune. 3. opening session of the League of California Cities 105th annual conference. Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo Heather Fargo (born December 12, 1952, in Oakland, California) has been Mayor of Sacramento, California since 2001. She was elected Mayor in November of 2000; replacing Jimmie Yee who served for Interim Mayor for over a year after the death of former Mayor Joe Serna. delivered a warm welcome to the attendees, who gathered under the conference theme of "Saving Local Democracy." League President and Oakland City Attorney John Russo presided over the opening session. Referencing the League's top priority -- strengthening protection of local revenues -- he promised that the conference attendees would have many opportunities over the course of the 3-1/2 day conference to discuss a League-sponsored initiative for the November 2004 ballot that would make it harder for the state to take funds from local services. The keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. was given by Frances Hesselbein, Chief Executive Officer of the Peter Drucker Peter Ferdinand Drucker (November 19, 1909–November 11, 2005) was a writer, management consultant and university professor. His writing focused on management-related literature. Foundation for Non-Profit Management. "Leadership in a Time of Change and Challenge" was the topic, and it coincided precisely with the conference emphasis on the need for city officials to change the rules of the state-local fiscal relationship. Conferees will participate in numerous sessions throughout the conference, covering a range of issues of concern to city officials. To view a complete program, visit the League's website at www.cacities.org/ac. Press are welcome, but asked to first obtain credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. at the Conference Media Room at the Sacramento Convention Center The Sacramento Convention Center is the main center for events happening in Sacramento, California, USA, which encompasses three venues: The Exhibit Hall, The Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium. External links
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