The Dearborn Parent Teacher Student Association is organizing a rally at the State Capitol in Lansing this Tuesday to protest the state’s proposed cuts in education.
As most know, Governor Jennifer Granholm vetoed $54 million in the state’s budget that was slated to go to school districts across Michigan. Dearborn was hit particularly hard by the move, losing nearly $5 million in state funding. With an operating deficit that was already approaching $11 million, Dearborn Schools would have to make hard cuts in staff and programs to get into the black even with state funds, so Granholm’s veto was a kick in the gut to parents and students across our city.
However, Dearborn PTSA Council President Colette Dunsmore has vowed not to go down quietly. She and the entire PTSA are urging everyone concerned with these funding cuts to let Lansing's lawmakers know how the people of Dearborn feel about the veto, and how it will affect kids in our city.
As most know, Governor Jennifer Granholm vetoed $54 million in the state’s budget that was slated to go to school districts across Michigan. Dearborn was hit particularly hard by the move, losing nearly $5 million in state funding. With an operating deficit that was already approaching $11 million, Dearborn Schools would have to make hard cuts in staff and programs to get into the black even with state funds, so Granholm’s veto was a kick in the gut to parents and students across our city. The group has a permit to be on the steps of the Capitol Building from 10:00am-noon Tuesday. If you want to join the bus convoy to Lansing, be at the Dearborn Schools Administrative Building parking lot at Ten Eyck Park by 8:00am. Bring a sign that’ll let legislators know how you feel. Bring a snack, too, as there won’t be time for a sit-down lunch. Dressing for the outdoors is also a pretty good idea, because it's unlikely protesters will be invited inside.
For more information, call Ms. Dunsmore at 313-333-0121.
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Come on down! We're hoping to fill 4 buses with Dearborn Moms & Dads!!
I go to MSU now but I have class at those times so I won't be able to go. You have my full support! I just hope that policymakers actually listen to us...
"Dress for the outdoors, because it's unlikely protesters will invited inside."
HAHA! That's a pretty good bet!
Well, we have finally seen some true "leadership". Bravo Ms. Dunsmore and the Dearborn PTSA!
MSU Chris--great idea! My daughter no longer goes to MSU, but I will ask her to e-mail her friends who are currently there and ask them to join in if they are availabe.
Dearborn/MSU parents please do likewise. Please e-mail your kids and ask them to join in if availabe.
I am off work on Tuesdays and will try to round up some buddies to join you.
Totally agree, CornerStore. Lots of complainers out there, but very few 'doers.'
Who voted this clown (Granhole) in the past three terms?!?!? Last election, a coworker of mine said to me, "I'd rather vote for a Democrat than a Republican.". All political views aside, my response was, "I'd rather vote for an American than a Canadian."
God bless Michigan! Let's vote in one of our own next time!!
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