Arizona Education Network:Pro Statement for Proposition 100
The Arizona Education Network urges Arizonans who care about the economic future of the state to pass the 1% temporary sales tax. The tax, which will automatically repeal on July 1, 2013, will dedicate two-thirds of proceeds to education and one-third to health and public safety. These are areas which have already experienced major budget cuts. Because of the cuts already made to education, many Arizona schools are dealing with increased class sizes, are without librarians, books and even paper. Additional cuts will be made to public education even if the temporary 1% sales tax education passes. However, if Proposition 100 does not pass, as much as one-quarter of all public education funding could be cut.
Cuts to public education are placing Arizona’s economic future in jeopardy. In order for Arizona to compete in a global economy, attract new companies to the state and keep our military facilities, we need to have a strong public education system. If Arizona fails to fund quality public education our professionals may leave for states that provide better educational opportunities for their families, property values may decrease, and crime rates may increase. Therefore, we urge you to vote yes for Proposition 100 to position our state for a brighter economic future.
Ann-Eve Pedersen MaryLee Moulton
President Vice President
The Arizona Education Network
www.arizonaeducationnetwork.com
A non-partisan group of parents, business owners and community members.
Thank you for a clear and concise statement on the reasons that proposition 100 should be adopted. Clearly, all Arizonans have a stake in Arizona’s economic prosperity. We cannot cut our way out of the budget deficit and the deficit will continue to grown exponentially until there is a revenue increase.
Excellent letter! Thank you for all of the work you are doing on behalf of all of our children.