A $9 million budget has been proposed for 1975-76. City manager Lyman Cozad feels that no tax increase will be necessary due to the higher valuation of city property.
Lyle W. Alberg has been chosen City Manager from more than 100 applicants. He has had more than 20 years experience in city government and will assume the post vacated by Lyman Cozad as of January 1, 1978.
City Manager Lyman Cozad is assuming that there will be a 25% increase in assessed valuation which should make budgeting easier for 1976-77, but will not result in a lower tax rate.
Lyman Cozad, City Manager for 11 years, has announced that he will resigning as of October 1, 1977 to take a new position. A summary of progress under his managership is given.
Critics of the lack of communication between the city government and the people want "Agenda Packets" disseminated more widely. City manager Lyman Cozad said that 2 are placed in the Library on the Friday before the Tuesday Council meeting.
Inflation and the energy shortage are causing the city management grave concern about meeting the budget. City Manager Lyman Cozad expects a $120,500 increase in sales tax from Fashion Park for the 1974-75 fiscal year. He also expects an $84,000 rise in property taxes.
Robert Berlien, who has been head of the Glendora Municipal Water Department for 9 years, has been named Water Manager for Arcadia, replacing John Grivich, who retired in June.
The City Council, acting as ARA, will hear a report on the receipt of an agreement to acquire the property at 55 E. Huntington Drive, where Huntington Desk has been located.
The Association is asking the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to back a resolution calling for a state wide study of urban-county reform.
Extensive biographical article on Don Hage, who is running for the 61st Assembly district seat. Also included are his positions on what he thinks will be the key issues.