From the Provider’s Council:
October 16, 2009
We are all aware of the threats facing human services. We must respond.
Just yesterday, we witnessed Governor Patrick announce more than half a billion dollars that need to be cut from the budget. We must ensure that the Governor and the Legislature remember to put People First!
On October 20, we are asking you to generate as many phone calls and emails to the Governor and the Legislature as possible. We have posted a guide to the People First! campaign and talking points on our website at http://www.providers.org/peoplefirst.
The Council is working with a broad coalition of human service providers to implore the Governor and Legislature to put People First! when considering any 9C cuts to the state budget. This campaign will continue through the FY 2011 budget deliberations. The People First! campaign will have many messages, but one banner to reflect the solidarity of our mission-driven work. You will be hearing more about this campaign in the days to come.
For more information, you can visit this page on the Council website, which also has links to the supporting documents.
In the meantime, please forward this message to your families and networks, to let them know that human service budgets have been taken to the cutting board too many times. Without volume, we won't be heard.
Thank you. Your participation is critical.
Michael Weekes
President/CEO
Providers' Council
Friday, October 16, 2009
Governor's Update - yesterday afternoon
From the ADDP: The Governor announced today that he will be required to trim $600 million from the current budget. In his speech he mintioned the consumers and family members who have visited his office during the vigil and said he wants to spare essential services. Details on cuts in 2 weeks.
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