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City Government Academy
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City Government Basics

More than 80% of all Californians live in one of its 478 cities. This form of local government allows voters direct access to their elected officials.  


Cities: the level of government closest to the people
How do cities differ from other forms of government - cities perform many of the functions that are of most immediate concern to citizens.

Planning 101
During the next year the City of Laguna Woods will consider a number of planning issues that may be of interest to residents and businesses.  The City Council encourages all residents to become active participants in the planning process. The  following article is a first of a series designed to assist you in understanding the City planning process.

Environmental Impact Review
Environmental impact review is required for all activities which have the potential to result in a foreseeable direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

Average Daily Trips on Moulton Parkway
New development is restricted by a number of factors. One of these is its impact on the local roadway system. Before new development is permitted, a local agency must assess the capacity  - average daily trips - remaining on all the roadways that may be impacted the project.

Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?
The City of Laguna Woods receives only a portion of the tax dollars you pay. It recieves none of your homeowners association dues and none of your state or federal taxes.

All About City Council Meetings
Learn how the City Council meeting agenda is prepared and distributed and how meetings are conducted and action taken.


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