Statement By Assemblymember Olsen On The Release Of Governor Brown's 2011-12 Budget Plan

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, today issued the following statement in response to the release of Governor Jerry Brown's 2011-12 budget proposal:
"I am pleased that Governor Brown is showing the will to pursue tough cuts and balance the budget by identifying 12.5 billion in spending reductions. While his proposal is a good start, relying on voter approval of 12 billion in tax increase extensions is irresponsible when they were clearly rejected by voters in 2009. I am eager to find out more specifics of the proposed cuts and will be looking closely at the impact to local government."