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Alameda Firefighters Endorse School Parcel Tax for March 2011.
Alameda Firefighters IAFF Local 689 is pleased to announce our endorsement of the proposed parcel tax to help save vital programs in the Alameda Unified School District.
While Alameda is a unique city, the economic downturn has taken its toll on many of the community services that are vital to the preservation of the quality of life we all have come to expect and enjoy. Special times require special measures to get Alameda back on track, and once again be the best city in the Bay Area to work, play, shop, dine and most importantly, live. Living in Alameda means providing for the best possible future for our children as our children are the future for all of us.
As firefighters, we work as a team and rely on our education and training every day. The future of the education experience of our youth is in real jeopardy. State budget cuts and expiration of previous parcel taxes mean academic, enrichment, athletic, and counseling programs for Alameda students are now threatened.
Because the parcel tax only funds a portion of the true financial need, the Alameda Unified School District will continue reducing costs as well – and accountability requirements built into the measure will ensure appropriate and transparent use of funds. The new parcel tax will replace current taxes levied under Measures A and H.
Please join your Alameda Firefighters, Local 689 of the International Association of Firefighters by supporting our youth and the School parcel tax that will be before you in March 2011.
Firefighter's Union Leadership
President- Domenick Weaver
Secretary- Jim Colburn
Treasurer- Steve Menger
Political Director- Jeff Delbono
Webmaster- Don Pemberton
