Join us at a budget vigil Thursday, July 23

Volunteers For Change-Fresno has received word that a number of local organizations are planning 'something big' this Thursday: a 12-hour vigil, scheduled 10 a.m.-10 p.m. outside Gov. Schwarzenegger's Fresno office, calling attention to the budget cuts expected to hit education, healthcare and services here in California.

The vigil's goal is to urge members of the legislature to do better in the future, as well as to consider other process changes, including shifting legislative approval of a budget from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority vote.

According to Dillon Savory, political coordinator for the CLC and one of the vigil's promoters, we 'are going to get shafted by all the cuts. So, even if there is a budget by Thursday, we are going to show our disappointment in the California government' and proceed with the vigil.

To participate, show up anytime 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, July 23, outside the Governor's Fresno office at 2550 Mariposa, between City Hall and the Main Library in downtown Fresno. Bring snacks, water and sunscreen -- for those wondering, the Fresno 10-day forecast shows no evidence of a cooldown anytime soon -- and help to make our voices heard!

For more information, contact Nancy Griesser at (559) 325-1616.