Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, November 18, 2016, 9:07 AM
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Today: Public forum on Woodside school parcel tax measure
Original post made on Nov 24, 2016
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, November 18, 2016, 9:07 AM
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Posted by Concerned Voter
a resident of Woodside: Woodside Glens
on Nov 24, 2016 at 12:34 pm
a resident of Woodside: Woodside Glens
on Nov 24, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Hey y'all - Should we be worried about Atherton's anti-state pension activists dragging our school district into their fight? (see #4 regarding Woodside Elementary School District) Web Link While I think some of this gentleman's points are interesting, I'd hate for our school children to become victims of a crusade.
Posted by Menlo Voter.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 24, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Menlo Voter. is a registered user.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 24, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Menlo Voter. is a registered user.
"Should we be worried about Atherton's anti-state pension activists "
False. No one, let alone Peter, are "anti-state pension." We want the school board to act in a responsible and transparent manner when it comes to dealing with the pension crisis. Statements like yours only serve to be divisive. Which I'm sure is what you wanted.
Posted by Apple
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 24, 2016 at 11:02 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 24, 2016 at 11:02 pm
The people who are concerned about pensions are not anti-pension. They just realize that pensions are being underfunded and one day the bill to fully fund the pensions will come due.
Unfortunately, what happens is that short term concerns get fully funded and the pensions underfunded. As each year passes, the shortfall gets bigger and bigger.
Illinois is a prime example. Because it had been derelict for so long inadequately funding employee pensions, 25% of the state budget is spent on pensions. The average state spends 4%.
By 2025, Illinois will be spending more of its budget to fund just the teachers' pension than it will spend in the classroom.
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a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jul 25, 2017 at 4:44 am
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on Jul 25, 2017 at 4:44 am
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a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Sep 5, 2017 at 11:52 am
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a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Sep 23, 2017 at 5:34 am
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