(SACRAMENTO, CA) The following is a statement from Assemblymember Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, on the release of the Governor´s May Revise budget proposal.
"It is encouraging to see the Governor join with Democrats in wanting to balance the budget with a blend of spending cuts and revenue increases. As the Legislature reviews his new ideas, it will be our responsibility to make sure that the final budget reflects the values of all Californians.
The good news is that the Governor abandoned his proposals to close many of our beloved state parks. The bad news is that the money to make this possible will be taken from education and programs providing health care and other vital services to California´s most vulnerable citizens. The disappointing news is that the Governor proposes additional debt to balance California´s books this year instead of enacting long term solutions to our financial woes.
There are no easy or desirable choices to get us through our fiscal crisis. We must preserve California´s values with a plan that puts our state on a strong footing into the future. That´s why I am pleased to hear the Governor support Speaker Karen Bass´ proposal to create a bipartisan commission to look at how California can modernize its tax policies for the 21st Century."
"It is encouraging to see the Governor join with Democrats in wanting to balance the budget with a blend of spending cuts and revenue increases. As the Legislature reviews his new ideas, it will be our responsibility to make sure that the final budget reflects the values of all Californians.
The good news is that the Governor abandoned his proposals to close many of our beloved state parks. The bad news is that the money to make this possible will be taken from education and programs providing health care and other vital services to California´s most vulnerable citizens. The disappointing news is that the Governor proposes additional debt to balance California´s books this year instead of enacting long term solutions to our financial woes.
There are no easy or desirable choices to get us through our fiscal crisis. We must preserve California´s values with a plan that puts our state on a strong footing into the future. That´s why I am pleased to hear the Governor support Speaker Karen Bass´ proposal to create a bipartisan commission to look at how California can modernize its tax policies for the 21st Century."
