Field Poll: Budget propositions failing
Field Poll results released Wednesday report that Californians are leaning against a package of ballot referenda that proponents tout as a solution to the state's perennial budget crises.
Proposition 1A, which is designed to increase the amount of money state government saves in a "rainy day fund' while also temporarily increasing taxes, was favored by only 40 percent of likely voters in the new poll. Eleven percent of voters are undecided.
Proposition 1B, which is contingent upon passage of Prop. 1A, would direct $9.3 billion to schools over a five to six year period.. Field Poll reports that 40 percent of likely voters agree with the proposal.
Proposition 1C, which would allow the state to borrow $5 billion against future Lottery revenues, has only 32 percent of likely voters in favor.
Proposition 1D, which would temporarily redirect unspent tobacco tax revenues to children's services, is favored by only 40 percent of likely voters.
Proposition 1E, which would rejjigger mental health care funding, also has only 40 percent of likely voters in favor.
Proposition 1F, which would prevent California elected officials from receiving pay increases in deficit years, is the only measure passing. The measure has 71 percent of voters in favor.
The poll also found that Republicans were much more likely to oppose Props. 1A - 1E than Democrats.
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Here’s a one shot summary of everything that is 100% verifiably TRUE about First 5 and Prop 1D (from IRS docs, state audited financials and the First 5 databases)
For starters:
First 5 has $2 BILLION+ ONLY because it took 2 years+ for most of them to do their strategic plan AND they were not allowed to spend the funds coming in until they did.
It was NOT due to good planning! They were forced to save it and spend it slowly per their strategic plans. There is no budget impact because they will use what they have in the bank to fund the 5 years of temporary sharing that they are being asked to do.
So, who can a person believe at FIRST 5 ?
1. Not First 5 commissioners, since IMO they “self deal”. For a clear example, check out Riverside First 5, whose Commissioners raked in 75%+ of all program funds in FY 07/08 – at least one resigned – and they had to restructure! See www.pe.com for more info. Julia Glick was the reporter. Check out your local First 5 to see just how true this is!
2. Not the First 5 lobbyist, Sherry Novick. She received over $1 MILLION of First 5 funds - $200K of which went into her pension account - IRS Form 990s say so! If Prop 1D passes, it cuts her off from receiving any new funds.
ALSO – audited financials show that First 5 does NOT spend responsibly:
1. First 5 spent over $100 MILLION on private evaluation consultants!
They are on track to spend $500 MILLION on evaluation within 15 years
And $1 BILLION+ within 25 years! Where’s the beef? Where’s the results? Nada!
Even WORSE:
First 5 spent $500 MILLION+ on ADULTS in a program called CARES.
They gave Master's degree holders up to $5,000 just to stay in their jobs!
Not a documented penny went to children 0 to 5! This money went up in smoke?!
Please look into it! It's all there in the financials!
here’s how: google san diego first 5 evaluation report, CARES database, First 5 California financial reports, First 5 Association and Califonia Children and Families Foundation IRS Form 990s (CA state atty gen and foundationcenter.org)