Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1291735
around for our students and our communities this election with Proposi- tion 15, the Schools and Communities First initiative! This will be a game changer for our communities and our students. But the other side is already spending millions to wage a massive media war, spread- ing lies and misinformation about Prop. 15. Those corporations want to protect their unfair advantage at the expense of the rest of us, and at the continued expense of our students. The big corporations may have the money, but they don't have the people. They don't have you and they don't have us. I know we can do this. We are the ones we've been waiting for! We can make this happen! Talk to a chapter leader or inquire at your local CTA office to find out how to help bring home this important victory on Election Day. Our students are counting on us! David B. Goldberg CTA Vice President LIBRARIES, PARKS, SUMMER JOB PROGRAMS, ROADS, HEALTH CARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING HAVE ALL BEEN STARVED, JUST LIKE OUR SCHOOLS. THINK ABOUT WHAT THIS ADDITIONAL MONEY WILL DO FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS, OUR CLASSROOMS AND OUR COMMUNITIES. Disney are paying 1978 property tax rates while charging 2020 prices for gasoline or amusement park admis- sion, it's obvious our priorities are mixed up. Prop. 15 is key to California's recovery and reinvestment strategy, and the investments generated by this initiative represent vital resources that will help us rebuild after this crisis. It protects homeowners and renters by maintain- ing tax protections for all residential property, while also leveling the playing field for all the businesses that already pay their fair share and providing one of the largest tax incentives in a generation to spur new investment in small businesses when they need it most. Prop. 15 will reclaim billions every year for our schools, community colleges and essential local services in every county to invest in things like smaller class sizes, health care services, firefighters and fire prevention equip- ment, fighting homelessness, safe drinking water, and preparing for future disasters like wildfires and earthquakes. These crucial resources and vital services will help our communities when they need it most — all without adding additional bills to homeowners and farmers. LEARN MORE cta.org/SCF Did you know? Prop. 15 completely exempts small businesses, farms and agricultural land from property tax reassessment. Prop. 15 also includes new tax relief for agricultural businesses with up to $500,000 in exemptions for new equipment, providing farmers with additional resources to grow and thrive. 23 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 0