Protecting California Family Farms

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The November 2004 California general election has been called "the most complete and effective bipartisan gerrymander in American history" - not one of the state's 153 congressional and legislative seats on the ballot switched parties.

Because of California's formula-driven system of budgeting, expenditures will exceed available revenues by $4.5-5 billion even though state revenue is expected to grow by $3.1 billion in 2006-07.

Real per capita total spending, which considers both population growth and inflation, has averaged 1.9 % annually since 1992-93.

Greater government accountability will ensure greater economic growth and investments in critical public services. Farm Bureau is committed to improving voters' faith in the government entrusted with ensuring the safety and quality of life for its citizens.

We support efforts to reform the business of government and to ensure that our elected representatives are held to the highest standards of public service.

Farm Bureau encourages

Redistricting reform to restore fair and competitive elections, thereby restoring a truly representative form of government by which voters can hold their elected officials accountable
State budget reform to end excessive government spending, illegal taxes and the raiding of county coffers in response to state budget deficits
Improved government efficiency through legislation and regulation based upon sound, peer-reviewed science
Protecting the constitutional rights of farm families in the areas of due process, privacy and protection of private property rights

Protecting California Family Farms - California Farm Bureau Federation - www.cfbf.com

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Farm Bureau encourages