The role and influence of the governor and State Legislature over the California community colleges have dramatically increased since 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13 and Prop 98, and legislative term limits.  This increased influence is shared by an expanded role for the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (BGCCC) as well as other state agencies.  Over 50 percent of the budget for the community colleges is appropriated through the state budget process.  With the increase in the state's influence over the funding, governance, academic quality, services and programs of the community colleges, it is critical that local governing board members, students, staff, and faculty strengthen their ability and willingness to influence decision-making at the state level.

  California Community College League, Advocacy Handbook, http://www.ccleague.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3367, accessed on January 4, 2010

The Community College League of California (CCLC) has an Advocacy page on their website, which contains a myriad of links, updates, resources, samples, and contacts regarding governmental / legislative relations.

Contact one of these elected officials to express your concerns about issues affecting community colleges: 

State Senator Abel Maldonado

State Office:

State Capitol, Room 4082, Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-445-5843

Fax: 916-445-808

Local Office:

1104 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-3784
(805) 549-3779 fax

senator.maldonado@sen.ca.gov

State Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee

State Office:

State Capitol, Room 5126, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-2033
Fax: 916-319-2133

Local Office:

1356 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-3381
(805) 549-3400 fax
 

assemblymember.blakeslee@assembly.ca.gov

To contact the President's Office:

(805) 546-3118

Dr. Gil Stork

Interim Superintendent/President

This site is maintained by the President's Office

Last modified: 01/04/2010