2-1-2010: Ahh…Politics, the Budget and my 2010 Future…

I wanted to thank my family and the friends, new and old who have supported me over the last few years as I have entered the political world. My time thus far serving the people of the Romoland School District has been humbling and very rewarding. In the fall of 2007 one of my dreams came true as I won a 2 year seat on the school board in a very close election. Since then I have worked to learn all there is to know, finishing my CSBA Masters in Governance in 2009 and attending study sessions and workshops at conferences. I was blessed to be re-appointed in-lieu of election in November of 2009 and began a new 4 year term in December 2009.

In 2010 we have hit the ground running and even with all of the education I have received on Education, there is a very daunting task ahead of us as a school board. Two words: Budget Cuts. They are coming to every district in the state, make no mistake. We are very blessed at the Romoland School District: we have positive growth, a superior staff and our CBO Hilda Swain is the best in the business. We WILL weather this storm and be a stronger, leaner, higher achieving district - however we need the entire board to work together with administration to do the best job possible!

It is for this exact reason, that despite the suggestions and support, I WILL NOT be running for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming special election for the 37th State Senate seat recently vacated by John Benoit. As much as I know that Sacramento is all messed up and as much as I would like to work to fix it, I feel it is best for me to focus on the school board and not be distracted with campaign related activities.

To my supporters, thank you. We know that California needs to cut wasteful spending, increase jobs, reduce bureaucracy and properly fund education so our future can remain bright and so our grandchildren can enjoy a stronger California. We need to make sure that Sacramento hears loud and clear that higher taxes wont fix a spending problem and it wont help small businesses to start hiring some of our unemployed or UNDER employed Californians. This may not be the exact right time for me to run for State Senate, however the importance of the message is no less. Call your State Assembly and Senate leaders and tell them, write them USPS letters and send emails. Make it known on blogs, facebook and YouTube how you feel. I will certainly be letting our local Reps know that cutting money from the classroom is not the answer. I will let them know that real leadership is what we need. For now, in 2010, this is the plan.

I look forward to working with parents, teachers, administration and the kids to make the Romoland School District the best K-8 district in the state!

Thank you,

Bill Gould

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