Okay, so the election is not even until November, so why do we even care about this non-partisan office? BORING . . . but so necessary to know!
The long-winded name for this public office will directly effect state policies concerning our children's education, by providing education policy and direction to our local school districts.
A few things you should know:
first, we don't endorse candidates, so the brief slide show presentation is merely to inform you about them and give you the links to further investigate these candidates for yourself.
Second, in this case, as both candidates are Democrats and this is a non-partisan office, their political affiliation can not be a deciding point.
Please share what you learn about the candidates with everyone you can. We need to have informed voters at the polls in November!
As we celebrate our country's Independence Day with friends and family, fireworks, picnics and whatever else your traditions may dictate, let's remember that this is the day to celebrate the founding of our country!
A discussion with our loved ones about the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, the history of our flag, our Pledge of Allegiance and Patriotic songs like The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and Our Country 'Tis of Thee and talking to and about our soldiers are just a few great ways to help highlight the miracle of our country's founding and the sacrifices that others made so that we might enjoy the benefits of freedom.
While As A Mom NCSD does not endorse specific political candidates, a certain New Jersey Governor is lighting the way and setting a new standard for those of us looking for alternatives to our current tax and spend politicians here in California.
New Jersey, like California, is facing financial crises. According to The Pew Research Center, New Jersey is posed for financial disaster with a similar percentage drop in the recent year's revenue, and high (but lower than California) increases in unemployment, foreclosures and a budget gap (http://downloads.pewcenteronthestates.org/Beyond_California_Appendix.pdf). A study concerning the wealth of the state also revealed that for the four years leading up to 2008, the state lost $70 billion due to wealthy households leaving the state, some say to escape the high taxes (http://www.bc.edu/offices/pubaf/news/New_Jersey_wealth_migration2010_0204.html). While New Jersey is composed of mainly of Democrats, approximately one-third are independents. The Obama-factor was in play with the President campaigning for the incumbent Democrat and yet, overwhelmingly, New Jersey voters opted for Republican Chris Christie.
Governor Christie is wasting no time in setting to work to solve New Jersey's financial problems. He's declared a state of financial emergency and frozen all state spending. He's cutting state aid to school districts with surpluses, cutting state subsidies to New Jersey transit, and is looking into rich union contracts. He promises more cuts in the future (http://wcbstv.com/local/governor.christie.freezes.2.1487727.html).
Why even mention all this? I recently got a mailer asking me to join a group protesting the cuts Governor Schwarzenegger has made to our California state beaches and parks, resulting in reducing the number of lifeguards and hours of opening. As Californians, unless we want our government to continue "solving" our financial problems by increasing taxes followed by increasing spending, then we need to be able to take a long, hard look at our own sacred cows and reevaluate. Consider this: California, according to just about every study and report(http://downloads.pewcenteronthestates.org/Beyond_California_Appendix.pdf), is in much worse condition than New Jersey is, with even higher revenue losses, unemployment, foreclosures and an even bigger budget "gap". While there are lots of important things, right now we need to stand by the principle that nothing is more important than limited government run byresponsible people who remember that they are accountable to us and are committed to actually solving our tough financial problems ... not just pretending to.
To find out more about proven Constitutional conservatives running for election on JUNE 8th, please check out other conservative groups such as StopTaxingUs.com, andICaucus.org.
As A Mom, North County San Diego, is dedicated to uniting moms who advocate for honesty, transparency, and accountability in American politics to protect their children's freedoms. As a non-partisan group, our goal is to educate, motivate, and support those who embrace their civic responsibility to defend the Constitution and preserve our civil liberties for the betterment of future generations. Above all, we hold in high esteem the values and principles that afford our children an equal opportunity to obtain the American Dream and safe-guard their God-given inalienable rights.
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