For those of you who could not attend, our rallies just keep getting better!
Our rally in December brought even more people together. We had about 80 people this time. We also had a different emphasis. When it came our turn to speak, we presented the supervisors with a giant facsimile check for $59 million dollars.
Tom Csekey, a staff member from local 6434, let the supervisors know that if we were paid what the state limit is, $11.50, that we would have more money to spend within San Bernardino. This $59 million extra dollars being spent in our county would make our lives easier, support local business and be good for our community all around. Tom let them know that if they would approve the increase, the state would reimburse them for this and if the state could not provide this money, then they would not be on the hook to provide it.
Of the five-member board, Josie Gonzales has been the most supportive of our needs but this last time I really think we grabbed their attention. Some of the other board members appeared to be very interested in what we had to say. What is good for business is good for the county. This is a win-win solution for the county and for us.
Posted by:
Carla Eastman on 12/16/2008 at 7:19:00 PM