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Draft Letter #1 Assemblyman Bloom Draft Cover Letter to Legislators
Dear Colleague:
California continues to lag in its recovery from the great recession. Recent reports
reflect that the state's unemployment rate remains very high at 8.7% and among the
highest paying jobs, construction trades; it is as high as 30% in some counties.
Earlier this year, I proposed a solution that would create an immediate $2.8 billion
economic stimulus, generate 19,000 jobs and $130 million in new state tax revenue,
and at the same time, create thousands of new affordable housing units and fix
some of the state's crumbling infrastructure. The proposal would bring sorely needed
jobs and with it economic activity to your district
As you may know the proposal, AB 981, is now on the Assembly Appropriations
Committee Suspense file. During the Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing,
the Department of Finance opposed the bill and continues to oppose use of the 2011
bonds.
I have not given up on this solution and have submitted a request to meet with
Governor Brown to discuss AB 981 and explore other possible strategies that would
be acceptable to the Governor in order for him to approve the use of the 2011 bond
funds. I am hopeful that meeting might occur prior to the end of the legislative
session so that if there is agreement, legislation can be approved swiftly.
Since you represent one of the 40 cities who have been precluded from using their
2011 bond funds, I am writing to ask your assistance in scheduling that meeting.
Attached is a draft letter for you to use in asking for the meeting. If agreeable, can
you send your letter to the Governor by Friday August 30, 2013?
Thank you,
Richard Bloom,
Assemblyman 50th A.D.