Fiscal Crisis in Cali

With an estimated 14 billion dollar state budget deficit, Californians are worried about their future. Seven in 10 residents say California is in a recession and three in four expect the state to have bad economic times during the next 12 months. This comes at the height of a housing crisis, a record high unemployment rate, and major spending cuts in social services. Moreover, nearly half of likely voters say they prefer to deal with the budget gap through a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. Solid majorities say major changes are needed in the state’s budget process. However, the Governator has proposed major budget cuts to all state departments except the department of corrections and the department of business. The future of California is grim, as the youth are predominantly of color and low-income, meaning they are at the heart of the cuts to education, health services, and more. Please contact your State legislators today and voice your opinion! To find your elected official click here.