[quote=CA renter] Pensions, on the other hand, represent about 3-5% of the state’s budget.
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I don’t know about the state, but in San Diego pensions are 20%. 27% for San Jose.
In San Diego, payments to the city’s retirement fund soared from $43 million in 1999 to $231.2 million this year, equal to 20 percent of the city’s general fund budget, which pays for day-to-day operations. San Jose’s payments jumped from $73 million in 2001 to $245 million this year, equal to 27 percent of its general fund budget. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57432599/san-diego-san-jose-voters-asked-to-cut-pensions/
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But aren’t talking about parent involvement. We are talking about the component of education that you pay for.
Maybe it’s not as important as other factors, but you are getting less, for the same cost.
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Yes, we are getting less for what we pay for. That’s the problem.
