Adams discusses budget projections

Assemblyman Anthony Adams issued the following statement in response to the release of the Legislative Analyst's Office report projecting California's budget problem to reach over $20 billion between now and the time the Legislature enacts a 2010-11 state budget.

"We knew going into this year's budget cycle that California's broken system wasn't going to be fixed overnight," Adams said.

"With California facing a major transition in how the state governs and spends its money, we need to take this opportunity to make our core institutions more effective and leaner.

"Californians are looking hard at their options and are living within their means, and there is no reason why state government should be exempt from doing that as well.

"We cannot keep asking California families to put more of their hard-earned dollars toward supporting a government that continues to overspend."

Adams is a Republican who represents the 59th District, which includes La Verne and Claremont.