FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 6, 2011

 

CONTACTS:

Bob Schelen, YCDCC Chair, 916.8492110

Kelsey McQuaid, YCDCC Executive Director, 949.338.4194

 

Yolo County Democratic Party Endorses Measure A

Funding for Education is Crucial to Our Success

 

Davis, CA- The Yolo County Democratic Party (YCDP) endorsed the Davis School Bond, Measure A.

The YCDP supports Measure A because something must be done to maintain quality education for the students of the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD). The parcel tax of $200 per unit and $20 per apartment will provide funding for key programs and prevent further layoffs of teachers.

Over the last five years, K-6 students in Davis have seen class sizes increase from 20 students to the current level of 25 students. Without Measure A, class sizes will increase to 30 students. Davis prides itself on the education its students receive, but increased class sizes during early learning will limit the ability of students to improve in reading and math.

Due to state budget shortfalls, DJUSD has already made $6 million in cuts over the last three years. Measure A will generate $3 million in emergency funding for DJUSD that will allow the district to preserve foreign language classes, availability of course offerings, counseling services, and availability of school site safety and support staff. Without this funding, students will be forced to choose between college prep programs, such as AVID, and playing in the orchestra.

The economic downturn has hurt schools across the state, but Davis has the chance to decide the future of its schools by voting yes on Measure A. The members of the YCDP want to do everything in their power to provide children with the best education possible; that is why the Yolo County Democratic Party will be phone banking and getting out the vote in support of Measure A.

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The Yolo County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.