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Opposition to Proposition 302

Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) believes that public resources should be invested in early childhood education and development to ensure our state’s future. In 2006 Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved the First Things First voter initiative to make sustained and community-based investments in Arizona’s children. Proposition 302 would dismantle the voter-approved commitment to investing in early childhood education and development.  Accordingly VSUW is opposed to Proposition 302.  

Since 1925, VSUW has developed and funded programs proven to help children enter school safe, healthy and ready to learn. Providing quality learning experiences in the home and in child care settings lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

By passing the First Things First initiative Arizona voters created community-based partnerships that are working to educate and develop Arizona children and strengthen Arizona’s families. These community networks of individuals, service organizations like VSUW and businesses bring together and deploy the resources and expertise that children need to succeed in school.

In 2006 Arizona voters established a specific funding source for these investments in Arizona’s children that would not be subject to conflicting priorities. Proposition 302 would reverse this commitment and open these funds to legislative appropriation. VSUW believes we should build on the foundation established by the voter initiative and continue dedicating these resources to the education and development of Arizona’s youngest children.

For up-to-the-minute information on Proposition 302 visit www.No302.com.

 

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