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From: mgodwin@ctta.com
Date: 26 Aug 2010 19:04:28 -0400
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Subject: CTTA News Bulletin 08/26/2010
California Tow Truck Association
News in Brief |
| August 26, 2010 | Association News & Information |
In This Edition - San Bernardio City Council Delays Decision
Upcoming Meetings
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Friday, October 29, 2010
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Long Beach, CA 2010
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"Our Industry - Your Association"
Dear Bob & Dave's Towing, Inc,
Welcome to a brand-new edition of Your Association News! We hope that you find this information valuable and encourage each of you to let us know your comments or suggestions for future issues.
San Bernardino City Council
Delays Decision on City Owned Storage Facilty August 24, 2010 - SAN BERNARDINO SUN - The City Council delayed a controversial plan to let the Police Department manage an impound yard, but a night meeting in a crowded and hot boardroom did not produce a decision on budget cutting as of Monday's deadline.
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"REACT" Today To Ensure CTTA Can "REACT" Tomorrow! Over 40 years ago a group of towers united to provide a means for united efforts in the solution of problems, and to administer such action as might be deemed necessary to bene fit the individual, to communicate with government agencies on a state and local basis, and to provide a concerted effort toward giving the industry a better public image and the professional status it deserves. Thus, the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) was created. CTTA's Board of Directors unanimously voted to launch a grassroots effort and create a "REACT" team to collectively work with towers to support and combat cities and counties competing in what has been considered private sector business. Don't make the mistake of waiting until you are faced with your city and/or governmental agency competing with private sector businesses by establishing a governmental owned and operated towing and/or storage facility in their effort to offset their budget deficit.
Click Here To Read How You Can "REACT" Today A Proactive Approach to Stay Informed
Below are some steps to follow to assist you to understand, not be blindsided and to participate in the process that your city may be going through when they evaluate the possibility of your city going into the City Owned & Operated Storage Facility.
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City Website – Find out the web address for your city. Bookmark the web page and visit the site regularly to view City Council agenda, staff proposals, staff reports and upcoming events or news from your city. -
Network – Find out who your City Council Members are and start attending functions to get to know them better. Study all of the councilmember's platforms and see if any one may be "sensitive" to your concerns. -
Review City Calendar - Most cities will post the dates for their upcoming City Council Meetings or other events on their website or in the lobby at City Hall. -
Attend City Council Meetings – Start attending as many City Council Meetings as you can. Do not just attend a meeting that has an agenda item that might affect you or your business. -
Attend Community Interest Meetings – Attend and participate in meeting of community interest. Your participation enriches your community. It is also an easy way to meet your neighbors and give back to the community that supports your business. -
Participate in Community Activities – Most communities have local festivals and service groups such as the Salvation Army, Rotary, or Kiwanis. Most if not all the members of these organizations own a business within the city as well. Locate one of these groups and join their organization. -
Serve on a Board or Commission – If you are a resident in the City, you can apply to participate on an advisory board to the City Council. Contact your city to find out which Board or Commission is available in your city and what steps you need to take to apply to volunteer. -
Review Agenda Items in Advance – Most cities will provide an agenda several days prior to the scheduled meeting of items that will be discussed, reviewed, or voted upon. -
Review Minutes from Meetings – Minutes from City Council meetings should be available shortly after each meeting. Take the time to read the minutes especially if you were not able to attend the meeting. -
Notify CTTA - If you hear or receive notification that your city is considering going into the City Owned & Operated Storage Facility business or any other issues that could jeopardize your future as a financially viable, successful towing company owner.
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