The Millionaires Tax of 2012: Restoring Education and Essential Services for Middle Class Californians
What is it? A statewide ballot measure that asks Californians who make over $1 million per year to pay a little bit more to invest in California after years of devastating cuts.
Why do we need it? Since 2008, budget cuts have led to big increases in K-12 class sizes, nearly a doubling of community and state college tuition, and billions in cuts to essential services for children and seniors.
What does it do? It asks those making more than $1 million a year in personal income to pay their fair share in taxes so we can raise an estimated $6 billion to begin:
- re-hiring laid off teachers to reduce class sizes,
- rolling back college tuition increases,
- restoring cuts to essential services for children, seniors, and disabled persons,
- re-hiring laid off emergency responders,
- and creating jobs by repairing roads and bridges.
Who's behind it? A coalition of educators, parents, and community groups working together to restore California's middle class (see below).
What can you do to help? Build the movement to put this on the ballot. Add your name below and tell your friends and family. Once you sign, you'll be given a chance to share this page via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
To read the details of the ballot measure click here.
Coalition members include:
