Letters to the Editor: Readers comment on Measure LCF, appearing on Nov. 7 ballot
Though we no longer have kids in school, we know Measure LCF is a wise investment. Measure LCF would fund essential repairs and improvements at La Cañada schools. It’s no secret that LCUSD provides some of the best education in the state, but in order to keep up this tradition of excellence, our schools need essential repairs and upgrades. Just like our homes, our schools also need to keep up with regular repairs over the years, like deteriorating roofs and plumbing.
And the rapid evolution of technology means our schools — all more than 45 years old — need to be modernized to prepare students for college and in-demand careers. Unfortunately, the state government provides no money for this important work!
We also need to emphasize the facility master planning process and detailed plans to improve classrooms and educational facilities at each school site. La Cañada’s strong schools ensure a bright future for local students, now and for decades to come. Voting “Yes” on Measure LCF will not only protect this excellent education in LCUSD schools, but also protect the value of our homes, without increasing our tax rates.
By law, the funds generated by Measure LCF would be strictly limited to voter-approved projects. Citizens’ oversight and regular audits ensure that this money will stay in our community to improve La Cañada schools.To serve our students and the community for decades to come, join us in voting Yes on LCF, because great towns have great schools!
Diane and Sid Karsh
La Cañada Flintridge
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As a fiscal conservative, I pay close attention to ballot measures, particularly anything that looks like a tax increase. I don’t like sending money off to Sacramento or Washington for politicians and bureaucrats to spend on pet projects without transparency. Measure LCF, however, directly supports our local schools, and after thoroughly researching it, I am proud to support it this Nov. 7.
By approving Measure LCF, we will equip our students with the learning environment and the essential skills they’ll need to succeed in today’s world and tomorrow’s, and without increasing tax rates beyond what we already pay. Measure LCF also has mandatory fiscal accountability provisions that ensure all funds are spent as promised on clearly specified projects at local schools. We, the taxpayers, will know exactly how the money is being invested, and we know our LCUSD leaders and can always voice our opinions to them.
Additionally, the district posts documentation on its website of the detailed plans and projects to improve classrooms and educational facilities at each school site. These plans are based on an extensive master-planning process involving hundreds of community members.
To say the least, I am impressed with the transparency of this local measure for La Cañada schools, and I trust our local leaders to invest the funds wisely. No funds can be used for administrators’ salaries or be taken by the state, and an independent citizens’ oversight committee ensures that funds are only spent on voter-approved projects. Please join me in supporting Measure LCF.
Jack Schaedel
La Cañada Flintridge
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With $2 million coming in every year from the La Cañada Educational Foundation, and another anticipated $149 million from Measure LCF, is it too much to expect that La Cañada High School hire an experienced, winning head football coach?
Don Gross
La Cañada Flintridge