Santa Monica, a Lifelong Learning Community

ELECTION EXTRA!

• replace worn temporary bungalows with a new Math and Earth Science building;
• replace an existing building at the Bundy campus with a Career Opportunity Center for workforce training in emerging and green technologies and healthcare;
• replace existing physical education and health fitness facilities;
• relocate our broadcast, TV, video, electronic print instruction, and radio station to improve Media and Technology programs;
• replace the 1949 Corsair Stadium to meet seismic safety standards;
• renovate the Drescher Building, landscape and improve the face of the college and reduce traffic congestion along Pico Blvd.;
• provide College-level educational and library improvements at Malibu High School.
• In addition, Measure AA will provide funds to modernize energy systems to reduce energy use and water consumption, improve environmental performance in all projects.

Measure AA is written so that it does not take effect until the year 2010. This allows the College to begin planning construction and qualifying for state matching funds now. SMC expects to qualify for $100 million in state and other matching funds. Beginning in 2010, the cost of Measure AA will be approximately $1.12 per month for renters and approximately $7.34 per month for the average single-family homeowner or condominium owner. About 30 percent of the cost of this bond will be paid by commercial and industrial property owners. All money raised will be spent in our community. None can be taken by the state.

Measure AA is overwhelmingly supported by community leaders. Endorsements have come from all SMC trustees, State Senator Sheila Kuehl, State Assemblymember Julia Brownley, former Assemblymember Fran Pavley, all seven Santa Monica City Councilmembers, 4 Malibu City Councilmembers, all Santa Monica-Malibu School Board members, the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs, the SMMUSD Classroom Teachers Association, the SMC Faculty Association, the SMC Academic Senate, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monicans for Renters Rights, the Pico Neighborhood Association, Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS), LEAD, the Santa Monica Democratic Club, the Malibu Democratic Club, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, and many individual homeowners, renters, students, and community members throughout Santa Monica and Malibu. The current endorsement list is available at www.YesonMeasureAA.com.

Please join us and Vote YES on Measure AA!

• Frustrated with the state budget process?
• Worried about its impact on our schools?
• Advocating for increased school funding?
• Calling for more accountability? Transparency?
• Asking why next year may be worse than this year?
  

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The featured speaker is the Honorable Julia Brownley, incoming chair of the Assembly Education Committee. Although Julia represents the 41st Assembly District, her role as Assembly Education Chair makes her a key player statewide. Following Ms. Brownley's presentation will be a panel of education leaders to talk about local impacts: Darline Robles, LA County Superintendent of Schools, Tim Cuneo, Superintendent of Santa Monica-Malibu USD, and Pam Brady, PTA State President. Following the panel discussion, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments.

Sponsored by the California League of Women Voters, the LWV of Santa Monica and the SMM PTA Council as part of the School Finance Exploration Project. For more information, please contact Barbara Inatsugu at LWVinatsugub@aol.com or 310-720-8761.