“Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his
opposition … to (Prop 82) that would raise income taxes
on the wealthy to pay for universal preschool in California…”
San Francisco Chronicle, April 13, 2006
"...the initiative pays more per pupil for
a three-hour educational program than many K-12 schools are able
to pay for a full school day. Few would argue that under these
circumstances, our first priority must be serving the needs of
K-12 students."
Democrat Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata
"We all support expanding preschool, but Proposition
82 is the wrong approach. We have more pressing needs for that
money, like improving K-12 schools."
Denise Lyon, Second Grade Teacher, Elk Grove
"Continue preschool projects, but vote No on 82."
Sacramento Bee Editorial, 5/7/06
"No on Prop. 82. Preschool plan costs plenty, achieves little."
San Diego Union Tribune Editorial, 5/8/06
"Without any income tests the plan would help
wealthy and middle class families who already take advantage of
preschool, but not reach those who need it most: poor, disadvantaged
and English learning children."
Former Democrat Senate President Pro Tem John Burton
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