The following letter from LEED was sent to Governor Jerry Brown on March 15, 2011:
Dear Governor Brown:
The employer and education leaders who comprise the board of directors of LEED – Linking Education
and Economic Development, encourage you and our legislative leaders from both political parties to
develop a balanced resolution to California’s fiscal and economic challenge.
We urge state leaders to approve a solution that includes revenue extensions, spending reductions
and thoughtful reforms to improve California’s economic climate. Additionally, we urge state leaders
to continue to prioritize support for public education across the P-20 spectrum. More