BB&K’s Mrunal Shah on Understanding Generational Strengths and Styles to Work as a More Effective Unit -
There’s an old adage widely attributed to George Bernard Shaw that says: “If youth is wasted on the young, then...more
Climate Change Disclosures are Growing in Importance, Writes BB&K's Mrunal Shah in PublicCEO -
In recent years, bond investors have increasingly demanded information on environmental disclosure, including climate change,...more
For the Second Time This Year, California Appellate Court Upholds Voting Requirement -
Initiative power is the power of the electorate to propose new laws subject to approval by voters, including the right to impose taxes...more
A “No” Vote is Not Enough, California Appellate Court Holds -
When it comes to assessments for business improvement districts, voting “no” is not enough to exhaust one’s administrative remedies. For a property owner to...more
Court of Appeal Holds Only Simple Majority Needed to Impose Special Taxes by Initiative Power -
While the California Constitution prohibits local governments from imposing a special tax without two-thirds voter approval,...more
Part 2 of a PublicCEO Series on Using Green Bonds to Advance Community Sustainability -
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission issued two series of green bonds last spring that collectively raised over $408 million...more
Part 1 of a PublicCEO Series on Using Green Bonds to Advance Community Sustainability -
When the Hayward Unified School District looked to advance its sustainable energy plan, it turned to green bond financing to fund the...more
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The California Constitution requires cities, counties and special districts imposing a special tax to obtain a two-thirds vote of the “qualified electors” of such entity. The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 states...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments last year to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 15c2-12 that will require municipal debt issuers to make additional disclosures upon the occurrence of...more