Manage the Budget

By Roman Reyna

We must hold our district accountable to spend Santa Ana Unified funds appropriately and efficiently.

Ten years ago our School Board asked the community to pass Measure "C" to assist our schools. The money was to be used for, removal of bungalows, building new classrooms and building new schools. The School Board did not manage the funds appropriately and, as a result, we lost millions in state matching funds and the bungalows are still there.

Some schools were built but no where near the numbers promised. Recently, the School Board asked for an additional bond, Measure "G", to accomplish what Measure "C" was supposed to, and our taxes have gone up again (take a look at your water bill).

We cannot afford to continue to manage our finances this same way. We need change! W need accountability! We need to put our students' education first!

I will fight for our students and teachers! I will ensure that the budget is managed in a way that is beneficial to all: Educators, Staff, Residents, Administrators and most importantly the Students.