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STATEMENT BY LT. GOVERNOR JOHN GARAMENDI ON MAY REVISION
SACRAMENTO – Lt. Governor John Garamendi had the following comments today on the Governor’s revised budget proposal:
“Today’s budget revision does not live up to the promise or the needs of this great state and its people. It sorely lacks the long term structural solutions that will move our state forward and cuts right at the heart of the most vulnerable among us – slashing more than $2 billion from the health and human services January proposal.”
“While some cuts to education were restored, we should be clear that this level of funding will leave our schools and our children's hungry minds on a starvation diet.
"I am also concerned that mortgaging the lottery amounts to California taking a risky big spin -- possibly diverting money that has been promised to education, and balancing the budget with the promise of a future ballot measure.
“There is no question that our state’s chronic structural imbalance calls us to carefully examine our budgeting priorities and to seek reforms that increase efficiency of all state programs. We must remember that the success of the Golden State over the past half century was based on a robust, entrepreneurial private sector matched by state investments that propelled us into the 21st century.”
# # # May 14, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mike Roth, 916/445-8994
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Lt. Governor John Garamendi Issues Statement on Student Fee IncreaseCalls ‘Tax on Students’ a Step Backward for California
Long Beach, CA – Lt. Governor John Garamendi had the following comments today after proposing to halt sharp fee increases for California State University (CSU) students, whose fees have already skyrocketed up to 94% over the past 5 years. Garamendi said he will introduce a similar proposal at today’s University of California (UC) Board of Regents meeting, where student fees have increased up to 84% since 2002. Garamendi, in his role as Lt. Governor, serves as a governing member of both boards.
At today’s meeting, the CSU Board of Trustees voted to oppose the Lt. Governor’s resolution to stabilize student fees, instead voting to increase fees by 10%; this $276 hike will bring CSU fees to $3048 annually. The Board of UC Regents is scheduled to consider a 7.4% hike this afternoon; the UC proposal would raise fees by $490, for a total of $7,126 in mandatory systemwide fees. Students and families now face a total cost – including room, board, books, tuition and fees – of up to $24,000 per year at UC and $20,000 at CSU.
In the proposal put before the CSU Board of Trustees, and a similar proposal to be introduced for UC later today, Garamendi called for capping student fees at 2007-08 levels, and proposed limiting future fee increases to the rate of inflation.
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Lt. Governor John Garamendi's Statement on the Swearing in of Karen Bass as California’s 67th Speaker of the AssemblySacramento, CA – Lt. Governor John Garamendi had the following comments today on the swearing in of Karen Bass as Speaker of the California Assembly:
“Today’s swearing in of Karen Bass as the state’s 67th Assembly Speaker marks a significant milestone for our state and our nation: The election of the first African-American woman as leader of a state legislative body.
“Since I first came to the Capitol more than 30 years ago, we have truly come a long way. Karen's election as Speaker exemplifies the diversity and potential of all Californians -- her story of hard work, commitment and determination is one I am proud to share with my grandchildren.
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State’s water needs require bold approachSacramento Bee
By John Garamendi - Special to The Bee
Monday, May 12, 2008
Like a splash of cold water to the face, the recent startling reports from state water surveyors should be enough to wake up our state.
As The Bee reported May 2, the Sierra snowpack stands at just 67 percent of average levels, and March and April were the driest in recorded history. Local governments have been told to prepare for rationing. But as we proceed rapidly into a world changed by global warming, a spring like 2008's may be the new normal.
Climate change is anticipated to have three major impacts on California's future water supply. First, the Sierra Nevada snowpack, California's primary water reservoir, is anticipated to shrink 30 percent to 90 percent by the end of the century. Second, warmer temperatures will produce warmer winter storms – the classic Pineapple Express – which will lead to more precipitation falling as rain instead of snow, increased threat of flooding, more pressure on our already vulnerable levee systems and serious issues surrounding our ability to store water. And third, rising sea levels will lead to an influx of salt water on our coastline and rivers, affecting water quality, habitat and further reducing our already limited freshwater supply.
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LT. GOVERNOR JOHN GARAMENDI STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF SenaTOR JACK SCOTT AS CHANCELLOR OF cALIFORNIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Sacramento, CA – Lt. Governor John Garamendi had the following comments today regarding the appointment of Senator Jack Scott as Chancellor of California’s community college system: “Today’s appointment of Senator Jack Scott as the Chancellor of California’s Community College is an important milestone for our State and its students, and it comes at a critical moment in our history. I am confident that Senator Jack Scott is the right leader for this critical time, when I believe California must commit itself to investing in our students and our State’s future.
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