Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a massive 10% across the board cut in funding to government programs to reduce/eliminate the $14.5 billion dollar deficit. This cut will negatively affect California by releasing inmates, closing state parks, slashing healthcare, and taking money from education funds, to name a few. These cuts are unacceptable in light of the fact that before the governor took office, the car tax and workerâ
The feedback I continue to receive regarding these proposed budget cuts confirms that many residents remain deeply concerned about the future of our state services. I have begun drafting formal letters to the Governor's office to ensure our collective position on education funding is clearly presented. I will continue to monitor the situation as the legislative process evolves.
March 7, 2008
The scale of this response is a testament to the shared conviction that our schools must remain a priority. This momentum indicates that the public is unwilling to accept these proposed budget reductions.
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Sarah Roberts
18 years ago
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it is always the schools that get hit first. its so wrong honestly. my daughter doesnt have supplies as it is and this is going to make class sizes even bigger.
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David Wilkinson
18 years ago
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Education is the future. Cuts just make everything worse. STOP THIS NOW.
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Michelle Holt
18 years ago
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My kids school is already falling apart and now they want to take more money away. Fix the budget some other way instead of punishing our children.
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a massive 10% across the board cut in funding to government programs to reduce/eliminate the $14.5 billion dollar deficit. This cut will negatively affect California by releasing inmates, closing state parks, slashing healthcare, and taking money from education funds, to name a few. These cuts are unacceptable in light of the fact that before the governor took office, the car tax and workerâ
The feedback I continue to receive regarding these proposed budget cuts confirms that many residents remain deeply concerned about the future of our state services. I have begun drafting formal letters to the Governor's office to ensure our collective position on education funding is clearly presented. I will continue to monitor the situation as the legislative process evolves.
March 7, 2008
The scale of this response is a testament to the shared conviction that our schools must remain a priority. This momentum indicates that the public is unwilling to accept these proposed budget reductions.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Roberts
18 years ago
Featured
it is always the schools that get hit first. its so wrong honestly. my daughter doesnt have supplies as it is and this is going to make class sizes even bigger.
D
David Wilkinson
18 years ago
Featured
Education is the future. Cuts just make everything worse. STOP THIS NOW.
M
Michelle Holt
18 years ago
Featured
My kids school is already falling apart and now they want to take more money away. Fix the budget some other way instead of punishing our children.
it is always the schools that get hit first. its so wrong honestly. my daughter doesnt have supplies as it is and this is going to make class sizes even bigger.