Meanwhile, a civic center project in downtown San Jose is being built for close to 400 miilion... and is currently the subject of investigations re: mishandled bids etc.
Meanwhile most senior administration folks pull in salaries in the low to mid 6 digit figure area... not including benefits and pension plans to die for.
This is happening statewide..
Upon reading the article, you'll find that the popular school programs consist of a remedial reading program for freshmen who can't read and security cameras.
Of course, a parcel tax makes it that much more difficult to afford a home in the area. I'm sure that in the last week or so, the same newspaper has run an article bemoaning the high cost of housing and how it's driving away teachers and cops and firemen. I know mine has.
They just never, ever connect the dots.
Lots of wealthy liberals live in Silicon Valley. Hey if they can afford it, let em pay it.