Every May, California's governors release a "May Revise," a revamped version of the budget that reflects the latest budget projections.
This May, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget reminds us of the importance of all types of sustainability.
In his May Revise, the governor proposed several one-time fixes, including borrowing money from the Public Transit Fund.
That brand of unsustainable borrowing could keep Californians from enjoying safe, clean public transportation. Increasing public transit ridership improves air quality – and lowers commuters’ gas costs.
The May Revise offers no sustainable source of funding for AB 32, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act. True solutions to our state’s global warming emissions will emerge when polluters pay for the cost of cleaning up the emissions they create.We’d also like to see the Resources Agency gain a more permanent source of funding, since it’s one of the first agencies to suffer the pinch of budget cuts.
Many bright ideas shine through the smog of today’s tight fiscal times. For example, the governor’s revised budget provides $50 million to help low-income truckers meet state diesel standards early. And our state parks will stay open, following tremendous pressure from outdoors-loving Californians.
Sierra Club California will sustain its efforts to negotiate a budget that protects our air, water, natural resources and communities.
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