Suggested Message to Send to Governor Schwarzenegger

December, 2009

The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

Re: CSU Budget Proposal 2010-11 Fiscal Year

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:

I am very concerned about state budget cuts to Cal Poly - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

On November 17th the California State University Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a 2010-11 budget that seeks an additional $884 million in state General Fund support to help the university recover and reinvest.

I believe this request is essential in order to help save California’s public higher education and sustain California’s economic recovery. The CSU faced a reduction of roughly $600 million last year -- the largest reduction in its history.

Long term cuts will cause lasting harm to student access, to the institution and to California’s  capacity to educate the state’s future workforce.

Given the significant impact the CSU has currently and will have on the future of California’s workforce and economy, it is critical that as you look ahead to the 2010-11 state budget and make sure these funds are restored.

California’s future depends on the students and alumni of Cal Poly and other top state universities. I look forward to hearing your response in this matter.

Sincerely,

**(Your Name)