WRITE TO YOUR CALIFORNA LEGISLATORS AND ASK FOR THEIR SUPPORT
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Participating in budget advocacy for California State University (CSU) is crucial for ensuring the prosperity of institutions like SF State. By engaging in advocacy efforts, you have the power to influence decisions that directly impact the quality of education, resources, and opportunities available to students and faculty. Your voice can shape legislation, leading to improved facilities, expanded programs, and enhanced support services.
Through collective action, we can advocate for increased support for the CSU, ultimately fostering a more vibrant and inclusive learning environment for all. Your involvement in budget advocacy is not just an investment in the university's future but also in the success and well-being of current and future students. Join us in advocating for a stronger, better-funded CSU system, and let's create positive change together.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
- Find Your Own California Legislators by visiting Find your Legislator at: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
- Click on your members link and it will take you to their website
- Use the sample letters
- On the members website click “contact” then click “contact me”, “contact member”, “contact Senator or Assemblyman”
- Fill out the online form with you information and cut and past the sample letter, below, into the comment section.
CSU Support Budget Letter (sample):
Dear (Add member's title and Name)
I am writing to express my strong support to fully fund the California State University (CSU) $240 million multi-year compact and urge you to support an Education Facilities Bond measure that includes higher education.
As a concerned constituent and advocate for accessible and high-quality education, I believe investing in the CSU system is crucial for the future prosperity of our state. The multi-year compact plays a vital role in ensuring stable funding for the CSU system, which in turn supports the California economy by providing a skilled workforce pipeline that meets the state's critical needs.
The CSU system is a cornerstone of our state's higher education landscape, providing affordable and accessible education to a diverse student body. By fully funding the multi-year compact, we can ensure that CSU campuses have the resources they need to continue offering a world-class education to all students. This investment is not only an investment in the future of our students but also in California's future prosperity and economic competitiveness.
San Francisco State University steadfast dedication to championing efforts aimed at safeguarding our planet and creating social change is well known throughout California. Through teaching, research, practice, and activism, we continuously strive to make a difference for future generations. These efforts are also part of why SF State was just ranked #8 nationally by U.S. News for upward socioeconomic mobility, serving as a crucial driver of innovation and prosperity in our region, state, and beyond
As you consider legislative priorities, I urge you to prioritize the full funding of the multi-year compact and the inclusion of higher education in any Education Facilities Bond measure. These investments are essential for fostering a skilled workforce, promoting economic growth, and advancing social mobility for all Californians.
(Insert your name)