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  • #1

    CA Bond Referendums

    What do the Californians here think? Yes or no on the Governator's bond measures?
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    Who cares? I certainly don't. Do you? I think you do. So why not keep it to yourself?
    Achkerov kute.

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      55-yes
      56-NO
      57-yes
      58-yes

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        Originally posted by jilbagh 55-yes
        56-NO
        57-yes
        58-yes
        Ditto.

        I will add though.

        Prop 56-HELL NO!
        Prop 55 I am still deciding on.

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          Not to be politically ignorant or anything...oh, wait, I am ...but what do Props 55-58 represent?

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            Originally posted by sSsflamesSs Not to be politically ignorant or anything...oh, wait, I am ...but what do Props 55-58 represent?
            55 is a bond for public schools and higher education. k-12 would get a xxxx load more money, and UCs and State schools would get a chunk too.

            58 is a balance budget act. It ensures that there will be a reserve in fiscal crises, also it allows the governor to declare fiscal emergency. When he/she does this, the assembly and senate must drop other legislative matters and focus solely on the budget and come up with a legislative solution.

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              Originally posted by surferarmo Ditto.

              I will add though.

              Prop 56-HELL NO!
              Prop 55 I am still deciding on.
              wow we agree

              if 56 passes, we're doomed...it'll be time to cut California into 2 states and move to Vegas

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                Originally posted by jilbagh wow we agree

                if 56 passes, we're doomed...it'll be time to cut California into 2 states and move to Vegas
                Voting yes on Prop 56 is like giving the State of California my paycheck whenever they ask.

                Budgets need to be detailed, precise and articulated so that assurances can be made. If this passes, it will be a disaster. I dont think it will.

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                • #9
                  There are also municipal bonds that the local government is trying to pass in my area. Measure F and D. D would give a city bond to a local community college. However, Community college is already cheap. The prices rose once! UC's and State schools had their tuition raise twice, and it will raise againg. They went from paying $13.00 a unit to like $18.00 or $20.00. The demographics of Santa Cruz also do not require such a bond. It will only raise taxes for a useless cause. There are two elementary schools which were threatened to close down. A bond passed in a special election, however, it was only temporary.

                  Measure F will raise sales tax another .25% !!! We already have some of the highest taxes in the union. The extra money will go to the "General City Fund" Since it is not a specific fund, and the budget isnt even written out yet, I am voting "no"

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                    Originally posted by surferarmo There are also municipal bonds that the local government is trying to pass in my area. Measure F and D. D would give a city bond to a local community college. However, Community college is already cheap. The prices rose once! UC's and State schools had their tuition raise twice, and it will raise againg. They went from paying $13.00 a unit to like $18.00 or $20.00. The demographics of Santa Cruz also do not require such a bond. It will only raise taxes for a useless cause. There are two elementary schools which were threatened to close down. A bond passed in a special election, however, it was only temporary.

                    Measure F will raise sales tax another .25% !!! We already have some of the highest taxes in the union. The extra money will go to the "General City Fund" Since it is not a specific fund, and the budget isnt even written out yet, I am voting "no"
                    Good thing we don't pay the taxes Canadians do! Commuinity College fee's are going up to $26 in Fall.

                    I believe the Meas. F 'General city Fund' is going towards making up the money that was taken away from public service from the latest budget cuts. I've heard it would be disbursed between (i.e. 33% LA County Sherriff, 33% LAPD, 33% the fire, paramedics and any other public safety service) Thats to insure that we don't lose the police force we have and could put a few more blue on the streets. Thats what I have heard about it the extra .25% tax.

                    How about just add a penny tax to everything, every transaction people would pay a penny. No matter what the amount , 1 cent. Just imagine how many sales transactions go on everyday, and how much could be collected ...just an idea

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