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Daily Briefing Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 12:20 AM What's going on in Lafayette, the Bay Area and the State today. Read more... Lafayette Open Government Statement The purpose of the Open Government Statement is to provide for the disclosure of key financial data and practices in a document and form that is open and widely available to the public. Read more... Open Space Committee Begins Work The City Council recently established the Open Space Committee to develop a plan for the acquisition of permanent open space. Read more... Downtown Lafayette Specific Plan The Draft Specific Plan is now undergoing revision, and the Revised Draft will be available for public review later this summer. Read more... Lafayette Stimulus Package The City Council and the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency Board recognize that Lafayette has been negatively impacted by the economic downturn currently plaguing California; and that this economic downturn has created a ripple effect across the community causing a slowdown in the development of property. To encourage business growth and development of property within the City during this economic downturn, the City Council/ Lafayette Redevelopment Agency Board adopted the Lafayette Stimulus Package on February 24, 2009. Read more... 2009 City Council Goals In February, the City Council adopted 10 goals for the current year. Read more... Municipal Finance 101 Read more... We Need Volunteers The City of Lafayette is looking for a volunteer to fill the following vacancy:   o        Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee o        Creeks Committee o        CPAC o        Parks, Trails & Recreation Commission         Read more...