The Dilemma of Having to Choose

Authored by Steve Levy, Director, Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy

Whatever happens in the May 19th special election the state government and local governments throughout California will face continuing difficult budget choices for the next few years. Whatever happens in the May 19th election, the legislature and governor will need to revisit the recently adopted state budget because the deepening recession has pushed it out of balance.

A yes vote on propositions 1A, 1C, 1D and 1E will provide additional….