Senator Ridley-Thomas Convenes State Budget Briefing in Los Angeles with California State Controller John Chiang
Controller to lead discussion with local government officials and community representatives
California is facing a looming fiscal crisis that is directly impacting local governments and the communities they serve. The state’s $102 billion fiscal spending plan is $14.5 billion in the red and the Governor has called a State of Emergency.
On Saturday, January 26th, Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas is joining forces with the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council to engage local government representatives and community leaders from throughout the 26th Senate District to begin a comprehensive dialogue with top state officials regarding the forthcoming budget cuts and how they will impact area residents.
California State Controller John Chiang will provide an overview of the 2008 California State Budget. He will be joined by finance experts from the Office of Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, who will help illustrate and explain the budget constraints and the extraordinary financial pressures that California is under. Numerous local government representatives have been invited to participated, including:
* Bill Fujioka; Chief Administrator, County of Los Angeles
* Leroy Baca; Los Angeles County Sheriff
* Jerry Fullwood; City Manager, Culver City
* Dr. Mark Drummond; Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
“It’s extremely important for local communities to be proactive and understand the state’s dire financial situation and to fully assess what’s around the corner,” said Senator Ridley-Thomas. “The Legislature is currently reviewing the Administration’s proposed spending plan which aims massive cuts in funding to education, social services, healthcare, transportation, local governments and environmental programs, including the closure of dozens of state parks and elimination of thousands of jobs. Therefore, Saturday’s Budget Briefing is designed to help us better comprehend the impacts to our communities and to the local economy.”
WHO: Senator Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council
WHAT: Communities in Crisis: Leadership Briefing on the 2008 State Budget
WHEN: Saturday, January 26, 2008 (9:00 am – Noon)
WHERE: California Science Center, The Muses Room - 700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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