State Senator Leland Yee reached out to the San Bruno Views today to impart some helpful hints on how to fight the cuts to education that are on the table as part of the Governor’s 2010-2011 budget. In a previous post I pointed out that Senator Yee was a fan of education in California and sees education as a long term investment, not as an easy target for continued cuts in order to bridge a budget shortfall. In brief conversation, State Senator Yee pointed out that despite his efforts to continue to support a well funded education system, holding our elected officials accountable for their budget votes was a key way to help save our California schools.
Here in San Mateo County, we are represented by two state senators and two assemblymen. State Senator Yee represents the 8th district which encompasses the western half of San Francisco and most of San Mateo County. The county is also part of the 11th district, which encompasses the southern portion of the county and is represented by State Senator Joe Simitian (D). In the State Assembly San Mateo county is part of the 19th district and the 21st district. Assemblyman Jerry Hill represents the 19th district which includes most of San Mateo county from Daly City to San Carlos. From San Carlos southward is part of the 21st district which includes 13 cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The 21st district is represented by Assemblyman Ira Ruskin (D).
These four elected officials are San Mateo County’s voice in the Sacramento Legislature. As concerned citizens, parents, students and teachers we need to let them know we will be watching their votes closely and holding them accountable should they decide to cut education funding further. They need to know that when it comes to education funding, further cuts will not be acceptable. They need to know the enough is enough.
The Views will be partnering with Senator Yee’s Chief of Staff to receive updates on the votes of all San Mateo County officials. Both State Senator’s and Assemblymen’s information is listed below. If you are concerned about the proposed cuts that threaten to compromise California’s education system even further, please take a moment to let your representatives know. Let them know that you do not approve. Let them know that the budget can wait until this is resolved. Most importantly, let them know that your vote will be greatly influenced by their position on education funding.
State Senator Joe Simitian
State Capitol, Room 2080
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4011
Fax: (916) 323-4529
State Senator Leland Yee
State Capitol, Room 4074
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4008
State Assemblyman Jerry Hill
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0019
Tel: (916) 319-2019
Fax: (916) 319-2119
State Assemblyman Ira Ruskin
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0021
Tel: (916) 319-2021
Fax: (916) 319-2121
