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Year of Reform Campaign UpdateJune 21, 2005
Last week was a busy week for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. As you have probably heard, on June 13th the Governor announced a Special Election for November 8th. Governor Schwarzenegger’s “Reform to Rebuild California” agenda includes three initiatives which would reform the state’s budget system, fix our current tenure system to improve education and take the redistricting process out of the hands of politicians to make them accountable to the people.
Last week also saw the launch of the brand new, revamped Join Arnold Web site. The site is a one-stop shop for everything you would ever need to know about the Governor’s reform agenda. The site will be updated daily so be sure to check back often for all of the latest news about Arnold and his campaign to bring true reform to California. To visit the site, just go to www.JoinArnold.com.
Here’s what the newspapers are saying about Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s November 8th Special Election…
Under specious attacks from special interests,the governor forges ahead with special electionEditorial, June 14, 2005“The governor won a rare recall election on a reform platform. The Democratic-dominated Legislature has resisted reforms, and it's time to get them before the public. The California Constitution allows this process, just as it allows the public to elect spendthrift legislators. There's nothing improper about a special election such as this one…As the governor said, 'Without reforms we are destined to relive the past all over again.' On to November.”Special election will give Californians a chance to restore some reasonablenessEditorial, June 14, 2005
“Placing political redistricting powers in the hands of retired judges, as one of the initiatives would do, is widely favored by political moderates statewide. Extending the time needed to qualify for teacher tenure from two years to five would simply give schools more opportunity to evaluate educators before making a career-long commitment to them. And the flexible spending cap, Schwarzenegger's third measure, would prevent runaway deficits and give future governors more ability to make mid-year corrections.”
Notable New Coalition MembersOrganizations throughout California are pledging their support for the Governor’s reform agenda.
California Chamber of Commerce“We applaud Governor Schwarzenegger for his leadership in calling a special election for this November for voters to consider key initiatives that are important for the future of California’s economy – including the Live Within Our Means Act, and the measures focusing on teacher tenure and redistricting.
A special election is a key component to keeping California on the road to fiscal recovery. We cannot wait until the next election to enact the reforms needed to keep jobs in California because the longer we wait, the more tenuous our economic situation can become. We need these reforms, and we need them now.”– Allan Zaremberg, President, California Chamber of Commerce, Press Release June 13, 2005
California Business Properties Association“The people sent Governor Schwarzenegger to Sacramento to fix our broken budget and government system and restore a promising future for our state. The Governor has always said that if the politicians don’t do their job, the people will do it for them. And despite months of discussion about the need for reform the Legislature has failed to act.By calling a special election, the Governor is giving the people the opportunity to do what the Legislature was unable or unwilling to do – fix a broken system and secure a strong future for California.”– Rex Hime, President, California Business Properties Association, Press Release, June 13, 2005
Small Business Action Committee“Soon California voters will have the ability to choose whether they want our state to raise taxes in order to balance our budget or if the voters want to force our elected officials to live within our means. Our broken system created the most disastrous fiscal crisis California has ever seen. The cost of allowing that broken system to remain in place is far greater than the cost of a special election. Delaying reform until next June could cost taxpayers billions in taxes and more debt.”– Joel Fox, President, Small Business Action Committee, Press Release, June 13, 2005
California Bankers Association“We believe strongly that fiscal responsibility can and should be among the highest priorities for our state’s legislators and that Californians deserve a better budget process. Our current budgeting process costs taxpayers millions, delaying budget reform until next June would cost billions – the special election is a one-time cost which will eliminate these kinds of budget overruns in the future.”– California Bankers Association, Press Release, June 13, 2005
Thank you for your interest and support. If you would like further information on the initiatives Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supports or to join our team, please visit www.joinarnold.com.

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