Why Proposition 2 Funds Support Local Schools Without Over-Taxing Struggling Families
- vote4josegarcia
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
As our community continues to face the challenge of funding public education, it's crucial to explore all available options to support our schools without burdening local residents with additional taxes. One potential resource that has just become available is the funding from California Proposition 2, which passed on November 5th, 2024, allocating a significant $10 billion in general obligation bonds specifically for the repair, upgrade, and construction of K-12 public schools, including community colleges across the state.
Rather than passing Measure P, which would impose additional taxes on already struggling families, we should advocate for the use of these newly available Proposition 2 funds to support our schools. This funding, which was designed to address critical infrastructure needs in our educational system, can provide a much-needed boost to local districts without asking residents to bear the financial burden. By tapping into this state-level resource, we can address urgent repairs, improve outdated facilities, and even build new classrooms and learning spaces to accommodate growing student populations.
Several construction companies contributed significant funds to support the passage of Measure P (for a full list of who donated, which is very eye-opening, message me on fb, or see link below to look up Measure P info). These donations raise concerns about the influence of special interests in local policymaking, as they stand to benefit from the measure's provisions. While the measure is touted as a means to improve local infrastructure, I would argue that it’s driven more by financial opportunists than by the needs of the community.
If we, as a community, want to see meaningful change in how our educational funds are managed, we must get involved; run for school board seats, attend board meetings, find out what the goals are of the sitting board.
Actually attend every public government meeting you can at these local levels to gain an understanding of what is really going on in our community. It's not just about complaining from the sidelines; it’s about stepping up and making a real difference. Please take a look at my post on my social media page, dated October 18th, 2024, where I discuss the ongoing issue of incumbents running unopposed and how this cycle needs to be broken. The same people continue to be re-elected, often with no opposition, leaving our community without the representation and accountability it so desperately needs.
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