Reading the papers, it's pretty easy to get a general idea about the State budget situation: it's bad. But teasing out exactly what phrases like ERAF Shift, Prop 1A suspension, and Prop 98 repayment actually mean to us in practical terms is a little bit more challenging.
Lucky for concerned Oaklanders, the League of Women Voters has put together an event to help make sense of how decisions being made in Sacramento translate to tangible impacts here in town.
Come to the panel discussion next Tuesday at Oakland City Hall and get the scoop from Dr. Tony Smith, Oakland Unified School District Superintendent, Susan Muranishi, Alameda County Administrator, and Niccolo DeLuca, State lobbyist for the City of Oakland.
Here's the League's description of the event:
This year's California State Budget, precariously balanced, will have significant impact on local budgets and services. What will state budget cuts mean for Oakland schools, the City of Oakland, and Alameda County? Is there anything Oakland citizens can do about it?
The discussion will take place from 6 to 8 PM next Tuesday, September 15, at Oakland City Hall Hearing Room 3.
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