The Las Trampas Legislation Team has prepared a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger which identifies the key school funding and program priorities for K-8 schools in Lamorinda and Walnut Creek. Letters to our elected officials --especially when there is a large volume-- has the most impact to generate their support for our public education objectives (even more than emails and faxes). Please download this education priorities letter, sign and include your mailing address, and let Governor Schwarzenegger know you're an active supporter of our schools.

And, for good measure, send a copy of your signed letter to our elected represenatives. It is equally important for them to know your concerns, and information being sent to the Governor by their constituents:

State Senator Tom Torlakson
State Capitol, Room 5061
Sacramento, CA 95814

For Walnut Creek (District 15):
Assembly Member Guy Houston
Capitol Office
State Capitol, Room 2130
Sacramento, CA 94249

For Lafayette. Orinda and Moraga (District 14):
Assembly Member Loni Hancock
State Capitol, Room 4139
Sacramento, CA 95814

It only takes five minutes, and that action really does make a difference! Last year, a similar letter campaign by parents and citizens like you resulted in over 1000 letters received by the State Assembly and Governor. The result: $300 million in extra funding was included in the Governor's State budget, to start evening out ("equalize") State funding among school districts. Although there are still disparities in school district funding, the problem was significantly reduced. The Las Trampas Leg Team intends to continue to follow this issue to full resolution.