The 2006 Infrastructure Bonds: Assessing Performance and Progress
Wednesday 11/12/2008: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
University Park Campus
Davidson Conference Center
Board
On November 7, 2006 California voters approved over $42 Billion in General Obligation Bonds to fund transportation, flood control, school construction, housing, and water supply protection. During the ensuing two years, projects have been identified and prioritized, funds have been allocated, bonds have been sold, and some projects are under contract. This forum will bring together representatives of major program agencies to discuss how the bonds are being used and the impact of the current financial situation on debt-funded capital construction.
The Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy believes that California infrastructure policy can benefit from an open and continuing discussion of the most significant commitment to infrastructure funding in California in decades. Deputy State Treasurer Paul Rosenstiel will be joined by John Barna, Executive Director of California Transportation Commission; Lynn Jacobs, Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and Sue Simms, Chief Deputy Director of California Department of Water Resources as they discuss on-going work on the infrastructure bond program. Carole D’Elia, Deputy Executive Director of the Little Hoover Commission will discuss the Commission’s efforts to assess whether on-going oversight of the bond program is adequate and whether additional opportunities exist to improve oversight.
The Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy is a nonpartisan research organization established at the University of Southern California to help California and the nation address critical infrastructure issues. The Keston Institute supports the formulation of infrastructure polices and practices that will improve the livability of California communities, ensure the economic well-being of its citizens, and promote environmental sustainability.
RSVP is required for this event.
Admission: FREE
Organized by: Deirdre Flanagan
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