Each year at the State of the City meeting, the Escondido City Council recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improve the quality of life in Escondido through volunteer service. Nominations now are being solicited for these awards.

The public is encouraged to submit nominations of qualified members of the community for consideration. Award nomination forms can be obtained by calling the City Manager's Office (760-839-4631) or by downloading a copy from the City's web site: https://www.escondido.org/council-awards.aspx

On January 7, 120 California legislators will assemble in the State Capitol to begin the 2019-2020 session. 
Almost 3,000 bills will probably be introduced over the next few weeks. Some will be controversial, though
I'm hoping that many important issues that face us, regardless of party, including disaster preparedness,
water infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, education and many more, will generate bi-partisan
solutions.

Proposals for new legislation must be submitted to the Legislative Counsel's office by January 25 so that
bill language can be drafted by February 22, this year's final introduction deadline. The first stop will be...