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| Taxpayer Protection Committee Flunks Measure Q |
| Published on 10-07-2008 | Email To Friend Print Version
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The California Taxpayer Protection Committee has awarded the Los Angeles Unified
School District’s Measure Q with its “Worst in California” award.
“This is the worst bond on the ballot,” remarked California Taxpayer Protection
Committee President Mike Spence.
Seven Billion Dollar Los Angeles Unified Bond Rated “Worst in California”
The California Taxpayer Protection Committee has awarded the Los Angeles Unified
School District’s Measure Q with its “Worst in California” award.
“This is the worst bond on the ballot,” remarked California Taxpayer Protection
Committee President Mike Spence.
“Measure Q flunks the Taxpayer Protection test for three reasons,” explained Spence.
“First, Los Angeles Unified has already passed four multi-billion dollar bonds in the last
ten years. Second, this bond contains billions that are not school-specific, and allows the
board to spend on almost anything it wants. And finally, over the last six years, as
the number of students and teachers declined, the district increased its non-teaching
staff by 20%.”
“No other government entity has been willing to ask voters for so much money with so
little regard for taxpayers.” concluded Spence.
Measure Q is a $7 billion bond placed on the November General Election Ballot. |
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