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As of deadline, we are two
days away from the infamous “May Revision” from Sacramento.
Barring a miracle (which is not expected, by the way), the
state’s budget situation is not going to improve based on these
revised figures.
Uncertainty
and anxiety will be high as the Legislature wrestles through the tough
choices facing our state. It
is predicted to be a long, hot, contentious summer in Sacramento.
Glendale
College’s lobby team will be in Sacramento May 19 to fight the good
fight—again. But our hard
work will not end at that point.
This is our
last Chaparral for this academic year.
Whether you plan to be around during summer or not, please
don’t let this be the last you read about the state budget and our
college.
The most
important thing our employees can do all summer long is to stay informed.
Read your
e-mails (even during your vacation period, whenever
that may be). Keep informed,
because what they do “up north” will impact your life and our
students’ lives.
We must
remain vigilant about budget cuts and fee increases.
We must be prepared to respond to our legislators and governor
with our strong voices even during the usually quieter summer months.
On behalf
of our students, on behalf of the future of California, we must not lose
our fight to keep the doors open.
Keep the
faith. And enjoy your
summer. &
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