California Online Voter Guide

June 2006 Primary Election
13th Edition

Proposition 82: Preschool Education. Tax on Incomes Over $400,000 for Individuals; $800,000 for Couples. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. Failed

Summary

Establishes voluntary preschool education for all four-year olds. Funded by 1.7% tax on individual income over $400,000; couples' income over $800,000. Fiscal Impact: Increased annual revenues of $2.1 billion in 2007-08, growing with the economy in future years. All revenues would be spent on the new preschool program. Full Text of Proposition (PDF)

Official Campaign Web Sites and Contact Information

Yes on Proposition 82
Yes on 82, Preschool for All
1171 South Robertson Blvd. Suite 182, Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 786-7605 or info@yeson82.com
No on Proposition 82
Stop the Reiner Initiative - No on 82
3001 Douglas Blvd., Suite 225, Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 218-6640 or info@noprop82.org

Who Signed the Ballot Arguments

Yes on Proposition 82:

Barbara E. Kerr, President, California Teachers Association
Steve Krull, President, California Police Chiefs Association
Edward Condon, Executive Director, California Head Start Association

No on Proposition 82:

Dr. Tom Bogetich, retired Executive Director, California State Board of Education
Pamela Zell Rigg, President, California Montessori Council
Patricia Armanini, Third Grade Teacher, San Rafael

Follow the Money

Detailed information about all contributors for and against Prop. 82 is available through Cal-Access, the Secretary of State's campaign finance website. To view the most recent contributions, select a committee and click "Late and $5000+ Contributions Received".

Major contributors supporting Prop. 82 as of May 14, 2006 include: California Teachers Association Issues PAC; California State Council of Service Employees Issue PAC; Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner, Producer, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Homemaker, Beverly Hills; Pat A. Stryker, Philanthropist, Fort Collins, CO; Carl Reiner, Entertainer, Beverly Hills; American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees; and Action Against Crime & Violence Fund, Washington, DC. In addition, a large number of smaller contributions have come from venture capitalists and individuals in the entertainment industry.

Major contributors opposing Prop. 82 as of May 14, 2006 include: Baron Real Estate, Inc., Redondo Beach; William K. Bowes, Founding Partner, U.S. Venture Partners, Menlo Park; Cypress Management Company, Inc., Los Angeles; California Business PAC; Charles B Johnson, Chairman, Franklin Resources, Inc., San Mateo; Franklin P. Johnson, General Partner, Asset Management Partners, Palo Alto; and Ameriquest Capital Corporation, Orange. In addition, a large number of smaller contributions have come from a variety of California businesses and business executives, including venture capitalists and investors.

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