CA FWD NEWS

San Jose invites citizen input on prioritizing city services
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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From street repairs, fire and police department staffing and response times, funding for community centers, public library hours, as well as potential bond or tax measures that could increase resources needed for critical services—topics, for residents to rank, are plenty.

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Governor’s budget proposal brings fiscal prudence to California
 150 150 Matthew Grant Anson
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Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget is a major step toward replacing governance based on boom-and-bust cycles in favor of a restrained approach where things don’t just fall apart when the next inevitable downturn comes along.

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Gov.’s budget proposal puts money toward better public safety outcomes
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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If the spirit and letter of this budget on the public safety front remain intact after the Legislative gauntlet, we see big gains ahead on all fronts.

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Communication key for a truly effective LCFF
 150 150 Matthew Grant Anson
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The law will thrive or die based on the quality of communication and conversation that comes with it. If the Board’s recent behavior is any indication, LCFF just might have a fighting chance at making positive, groundbreaking change for California’s schools.

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Why the governor’s budget makes California Economic Summit even more important
 150 150 Justin Ewers
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The Governor’s proposed budget is one of the few times every year voters can find out exactly the plan is for billions in new surpluses and how to keep the economic recovery churning

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Authentic parent engagement and LCFF
 150 150 Oscar E. Cruz & Yolie Flores
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But like the quality of education schools offer across the state, the quality and even the commitment to parent engagement is anything but consistent.

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