Prop 30 is a temporary tax increase to halt anymore drastic cuts from schools, universities, and public safety. If passed, prop 30 will raise income taxes on the wealthy (Those that reside in the highest tax bracket) by 1-7% for the next seven years. A tax I consider justified due to the fact that "the incomes of the wealthy increased significantly over the past two decades, while those of all other californians declined". In addition. a temporary sales tax increase of 1/4 of a cent will take effect, and continue for the next four years. However, if the measurement is rejected Public education funding will be cut by $5.8 Billion. Specifically, this will mean a $3.5 million budget cut for Cabrillo. As a full time student at Cabrillo, this affects me immensely. financial aid is very crucial to me, as I am a self-reliant sudent. without it I would not be able to attend college. According to the online Cabrillo records, from 2008-2009, enrollment has decreased by 300,000 students in a time of increased demand. Class selection has dropped significantly as well. Like most students who plan to transfer to a UC, this makes the 2-year goal nearly impossible.

One can never be certain when it comes to determing the best choice for the economy. What came to my mind was the economic effect of such a measure. even the most minor of a sales tax increase still yields the ability to have a drastic influence on the public market. A sales tax increase could potentially inhibit "spenders", immediately affecting small businesses and workers statewide. Thus, leading to further financial/economic struggles, imposed primarily upon our middle and lower class californians. Finally,, if this was to be the case this would obviously mean not only further deployment of finances state-wide, but further deployment of school finances-bringing us full circle. I fully support and strive for all the same goals that PRoposition 30 intends in fulfilling, however, I can not be certain it will deliver exactly what it promises. I am just not sure of what and who to believe and do not consider myself adequately informed to know what the best option.