Mike Myslinski at 408-921-5769 or Sandra Jackson, 916-801-4776
Burlingame - David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement about Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State speech:
“The governor’s State of the State speech is an honest look at the difficult choices California needs to make to get our state back on track. Governor Brown has proposed a balanced approach of cuts and revenues to resolve the $25 billion deficit that threatens our economic and academic responsibilities to our communities and students. It’s incredibly important that revenues be extended in order to keep from adding to the $18 billion in cuts our schools and colleges have taken over the past three years.
“We think the governor’s plan to extend current revenues for five years is a viable option for dealing with our budget deficit, and taking it to the public for a vote should be beyond partisan bickering. How we choose to deal with this crisis, and with our students and schools, will define us as Californians for years to come.”
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The 325,000-member CTA is affiliated with the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.