Dear Friends,

Two weeks ago, the Governor released his proposed budget for the next fiscal year.  Once again, he is trying to balance our budget on the backs of working Californians, through severe cuts to health and human services programs.  Like he did last year, the governor throws women and children off the lifeboat first.  And once again, the wealthiest Californians are barely impacted by his budget proposals. 
 
The Assembly Budget Committee met on Wednesday to begin its work evaluating the Governor's budget proposal to close our state's $19.9 billion deficit.  As Chair, I will push to clear away the smoke and mirrors to reveal this budget proposal for what it really is - a risky plan that relies too heavily on federal funding and makes dangerous cuts to critical services.  Once again, we are in the position of fighting the Governor for the funding that these programs deserve and the reforms that we so desperately need.
 
As a legislative body, our hands are tied by the current budget process.  The two-thirds vote that is required only serves to empower a political minority and creates gridlock in our state capitol.  These budget impasses allow political extremes to use outdated rules and requirements to push our fiscal status to brink of collapse.  I have been leading the fight in the Assembly to pass responsible reforms that restore basic democratic principles to budgeting in Sacramento.  With your support, I will bring this fight to the State Senate and we will win it, creating a better budget process for all Californians.  To read more about my budget reform plan, click here.
 
Together, we can make our state government accountable again.  I encourage you to email me your ideas for how to reform state government at info@noreenevans.com.  Please visit my website at www.noreenevans.com to read more about my record and my goals for the State Senate.  You can also sign up to receive our emails, contribute to the campaign, or volunteer.  I look forward to hearing from you.

 
Sincerely,