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The Mayor finally backed down and restored the funding for our kids. We forced them to listen instead of slashing the programs that keep our families afloat. Let this serve as a warning to City Council that we are watching every budget move they make from here on out.

July 21, 2009

Prevent Budget Cuts for Philadelphia Kids

Prevent Budget Cuts for Philadelphia Kids

🏆 Won — 123 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 5 months ago
Our city is facing tough times: A budget deficit will force cuts to important services for children and families. If we don't continue to invest in these services now, we'll pay more later in lives and costs. That is why I agree to send a message to the Mayor and City Council: I am willing to support a temporary increase in wage or property taxes to save children's services and our future.

Updates

May 26, 2009

The Mayor and City Council think they can ignore us while they gut the future of our children. This surge in support proves we are not going to sit back and watch them destroy these vital services.

Reached 100 supporters

May 26, 2009

6 Comments

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Maria Riley
17 years ago Featured

Cant believe this is even a discussion. Invest in the future or pay for it later. Simple as that.

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Kevin Santana
17 years ago Featured

THIS IS RIDICULOUS. STOP CUTTING FUNDING FROM OUR CHILDREN.

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Mike Schwartz
17 years ago Featured

Philly schools are already falling apart. My kids deserve better than this.

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Darnell Kumar
17 years ago Featured

Taxes r already too high but its better than having our youth with nothing to do after school. Fix this.

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Sarah Tan
17 years ago Featured

Whatever it takes. We cant just keep slashing budgets and expect the city to get better. Think about the kids for once!

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Linda Ross
17 years ago Featured

Keep the programs open. They are the only thing keeping some of our neighborhoods safe.