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Burbank scores 'AAA' S&P credit rating
Burbank received a “AAA” credit rating this month from Standard & Poor’s, which cited the city’s “strong local economy and steady tax base growth.” City officials were pleased with the score, which is the highest...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Economy, Business and Finance, Ratings, Manufacturing and Engineering, Credit and Debt
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Burbank's new mayor looking forward to a great year
As I begin my term as mayor, I want to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues on the council for giving me the honor to serve our community in this role. While I feel a sense of both pride and humility, my strongest feeling is a sense of urgency....Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, Financial Planning
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Legal action over redevelopment funds an option for Burbank
Burbank city officials say they may sue over being forced to turn over millions of dollars to the state as a result of closing down local redevelopment operations. Per the California Department of Finance’s request, Burbank cut a $24.3-million...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Google Inc.
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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Jesus Christ, Employment Opportunities, Personal Weapon Control, Tra Thomas
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Burbank officials call CalPERS plan 'a good thing'
Burbank officials this week said plans by the state's pension agency for public employees to increase employer contributions will sting in the short term, but "is a good thing" for the city's long-term financial health. The California Public Employees'...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Employees, Politics, California Public Employees' Retirement System
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Burbank school board candidates explain why they should be elected
The four candidates running for Burbank Unified school board outline why they're the best choice. Steve Ferguson Age: 24 Profession: Principal of CF Political and Media Strategies As a candidate for school board, I believe that it is important...Tags: Elections, Economy, Business and Finance, Students, Politics, PTA
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Four vie for two remaining seats on city council
It’s crunch time for the four City Council hopefuls, who have less than a month to knock on as many doors and raise as much money for their campaigns as possible before ballots are mailed out for the April 9 general election. The stakes were raised...Tags: Elections, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Local Elections, Primaries
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Measure S is worth the money
Measure S is a worthwhile investment for our community. For the cost of what a parent, grandparent or neighbor pays for a few candles from one band fundraiser each year, the community gets a huge return — safer, well-maintained schools with...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance
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Burbank schools need Measure S
I support Measure S because it is the best way our community can maintain and upgrade public school facilities to the level of safety and functionality our children deserve. Our high-quality schools are one reason people move to Burbank, and investing...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, PTA
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Op-Ed: Managing a bond's risk
Recent articles in the L.A. Times have exposed alarming financial abuses resulting from the passage of Capital Appreciation Bonds (CABs) by some school districts. Please note, Burbank Unified's name is not on the L.A. Times list. CABs with payback ratios...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance
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Editorial: Measuring a bond's risk
How good are you at predicting the future? Or, more to the point, what do you think it will cost to borrow money in 2023? Your answer should determine your vote on the Burbank Unified School District’s $110-million bond initiative, Measure S. No...Tags: Elections, Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Environmental Issues
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Burbank Unified awaits final impact of state budget outlook
Local school officials are still uncertain about how the state budget — and rosier financial forecasts — will impact Burbank Unified next year. A new funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown could bring a 5% — or $2.7 billion...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Budgets and Budgeting, Students, Environmental Issues, Teaching and Learning
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