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Friday, October 26, 2012

Yes on Proposition 30--San Bernardino Phonebank


When: Every Saturday from 10:00-2:00 p.m. Monday 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Where:
El Sol Promotores--Neighborhood Center
972 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411
Cross Streets: Mt. Vernon Avenue Between 9th and 10th Street

Food and Beverages will be provided.

Proposition 30 "Local Schools and Public Safety Protection Act"

-10.3% income tax bracket for singles who make $250,000-$300,000 and couples who make $500,000-$600-000

-11.3% income tax bracket for singles who make $300,000-$500,000 and couples who make $600,000-$1 million

-12.3% income tax bracket for singles who make $500,000 and more and couples who make $1 million and more

-A four year temporary sales tax increase of 1/4 of a percent, equaling an increase of 1 penny for every four dollars spent

-This would raise an estimated $9 billion dollars which would mostly be earmarked for realignment and the Prop 98 funding guarantee

If Prop. 30 Does not pass:
We can either ask the wealthiest in the state to pay a fairer share or we can further shift the burden of cuts onto the rest of us.

With your YES vote on Prop 30, we can:
K-12
-Stop another $6 billion in cuts to our schools this year.
-3 week reduction and elimination of summer school Higher Ed
- Prevent steep tuition hikes for college students and their families.
-Invest in our schools and colleges so we can prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future.

Health and Human Services
-Low income children and adults will lose access to medical care and medicine due to higher co pays
--reduced funding
-Elderly and Disable Adults will see reduced access to critical medical and support services which may include: In Home-Support Services, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, hearing aids, prosthetics, and physical and occupation therapy


Event Sponsored by: California Partnership and Students/Staff/Faculty from Colton and San Bernardino City high schools.

For further questions or want to volunteer contact:
Maribel Nunez: (909) 300-1478

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