You Can Engage with the California Assembly

Committees — and subcommittees — are one place where I believe we might have real impact as constituents as the budget process begins in Sacramento. This is a quick note to let folks know that there is a hearing of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance tomorrow, and it's all about Prop 98 and the Governor's proposed approach to the guarantee.

How to Submit Testimony

Last night I was unable to find a way to submit public testimony through the online portal, so I called the subcommittee office today and was shocked — in a good way — that an actual human picked up after two rings. We had a nice conversation and they were super helpful. Here's the gist of it:

There's no way to submit public testimony through the portal because the bill hasn't been assigned yet.

Communication through email is being organized right now by staff, and will be best sent via one of the subcommittee consultants (in this case, Erin Gabel).

This is a great time to make your voice heard. Call anytime with questions about how, they said.

I submitted my testimony (almost kept it to one page!) to consultant Erin Gabel at erin.gabel@asm.ca.gov and the general committee address asmbudget@asm.ca.gov. If you have any questions about how to get involved with this particular Assembly committee, there was no wait to talk to them directly. Your tax dollars at work.

Committee office: 916 319 2099

Also: Board Meeting Wednesday

I also wanted to flag that the latest agenda is up for Wednesday's meeting. The presentation will be centered on upcoming staffing cuts and the longer-term plan for stabilization. If you'd like to attend in person, let me know if you wanna go — happy to coordinate.