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Governor Schwarzenegger is coming to Alameda -- PROTEST
Why do you think he makes "last minute" unannounced closed appearances?
Our very own California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in town Wednesday April 16, visiting the USS Hornet where he’ll participate in an ‘open conversation’ (as opposed, I guess, to a closed one) as part of the Bay Area Council’s annual conference.
Those who pay attention to these things have lately been noticing a shift in Schwarzenegger’s language: from a staunch anti-tax stance, to a more open rhetoric, one which includes the possibility of raising taxes to fund vital state services like, say, education and parks.
For any of you who may have somehow missed it, in January Schwarzenegger proposed across-the-board budget cuts of 10 percent to make up for a multi-billion dollar state budget shortfall. The cuts amount to a $4.5 million dollar loss for the Alameda Unified School District, which forced the school board to make painful cuts to things like sports, music and athletics.
Those who pay attention to these things have lately been noticing a shift in Schwarzenegger’s language: from a staunch anti-tax stance, to a more open rhetoric, one which includes the possibility of raising taxes to fund vital state services like, say, education and parks.
For any of you who may have somehow missed it, in January Schwarzenegger proposed across-the-board budget cuts of 10 percent to make up for a multi-billion dollar state budget shortfall. The cuts amount to a $4.5 million dollar loss for the Alameda Unified School District, which forced the school board to make painful cuts to things like sports, music and athletics.
For more information:
http://www.ibabuzz.com/alamedajournal/2008...
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Governor expected to face protest during Alameda visit
By Peter Hegarty
Article Launched: 04/11/2008 05:06:13 PM PDT
ALAMEDA — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger likely will face protests when he visits Alameda on Wednesday from parents and others who say his idea for across-the-board budget cuts hurts local schools too much.
The cuts are aimed at helping bridge the reported $16 billion state deficit.
But the cuts also mean that Alameda schools are losing $4.5 million, a shortfall that already has prompted teacher lay-offs and district leaders to cut music, sports and other programs.
Schwarzenegger will visit Alameda as part of the Bay Area Council's 2008 Outlook Conference, which is expected to draw about 1,000 business leaders and local elected officials.
By Peter Hegarty
Article Launched: 04/11/2008 05:06:13 PM PDT
ALAMEDA — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger likely will face protests when he visits Alameda on Wednesday from parents and others who say his idea for across-the-board budget cuts hurts local schools too much.
The cuts are aimed at helping bridge the reported $16 billion state deficit.
But the cuts also mean that Alameda schools are losing $4.5 million, a shortfall that already has prompted teacher lay-offs and district leaders to cut music, sports and other programs.
Schwarzenegger will visit Alameda as part of the Bay Area Council's 2008 Outlook Conference, which is expected to draw about 1,000 business leaders and local elected officials.
For more information:
http://www.mercurynews.com/contactus/ci_88...
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