Rebuttal to Argument Against Proposition 203

AN INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE
California's economy depends upon the strength of its work force and the quality of its education systems. By investing in our schools, community colleges and public universities we are investing in our future.

PROPOSITION 203 HELPS THE STATE'S ECONOMY

California's economy is rebounding. At the same time, though, our classrooms are overcrowded, many schools are not earthquake-safe, and students are being deprived of access to computers and modern technology.

PROPOSITION 203 DOES NOT INCREASE TAXES

Contrary to what some would have you believe, passage of Proposition 203 conforms to both the letter and spirit of Proposition 13 and provides desperately needed revenue--without raising taxes.

PROPOSITION 203 WILL BUILD NEW SCHOOLS AND REPAIR OLD ONES

It's the law. All school bond funds must be spent on school facilities. If approved by the voters, this bond must be used to build new schools, repair and upgrade older classrooms, and construct laboratories, libraries and other needed facilities. The money cannot be used for any other purpose.

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ALL SUPPORT PROPOSITION 203 BECAUSE IT WILL:

modernize classrooms for computers and high technology
make schools earthquake-safe
reduce overcrowding
create more than 86,000 jobs in the construction industry.

VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 203 FOR TODAY'S STUDENTS AND CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE SUCCESS.

CAROL RULEY
President, California State PTA

HOWARD OWENS
Legislative Director, Congress of California Seniors

DAN TERRY
President, California Professional Firefighters

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