Friends - The campaign to pass Measure TT, the PUSD school facilities bond,
was officially kicked off last week at a wonderful event at Longfellow
Elementary School, which was built in 1912. Below is the article from
Pasadena Now. For more information about Measure TT, please visit the
website: www.YesonTT.org.





Measure TT Campaign Launched at Longfellow Elementary Anniversary


Measure TT unveiled in conjunction with Longfellow Elementary's 96th
Anniversary

From STAFF REPORTS

Sunday, October 12 | 10:56 pm




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Community members, parents, students and dignitaries gathered on Oct. 8 for
birthday cake on the historic front steps of Longfellow Elementary School to
celebrate its 96th Year and to launch the public campaign for School
Improvement Bond Measure TT.

The school was built in 1912 and designed by Henry Greene.

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino presented principal Erica Ingber with a
certificate commemorating the 96th year of Longfellow School.


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Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard spoke at the rally.

Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, Superintendent Edwin Diaz and others joined
with parents and students to begin a campaign to support Measure TT on the
November ballot, which they say will improve public school facilities in
Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre.

George Fatheree, Campaign Chair of Yes on Measure TT, says many improvements
will result from the Bond Measure.

"Although Longfellow is our oldest school, most of our schools were built
before World War I," Fatheree says. "Many of our schools need electrical
system and plumbing upgrades, sprinkler systems and wheelchair ramps. In
addition, Measure TT will allow the District to invest in energy
efficiencies and technology systems that ensure that our schools are
modernized and best serve our students."

Fatheree says that over the last 18 months the district has worked with
school principals, maintenance and operations staff and independent
architecture and engineering firms to compile a comprehensive list of
repairs and needs at every school site. Priorities are ensuring school
safety, code and health compliances and making much-needed infrastructure
and utilities investments.

Fatheree also says, "Measure TT will ensure that every student will benefit
by improvements at his or her school and that schools that received less
work from the last bond will be first in line."

Organizers in support of Measure TT have created a website at:
www.YesonTT.org.





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Peter Dreier

E.P. Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics

Director, Urban & Environmental Policy Program

Occidental College

1600 Campus Road

Los Angeles, CA 90041

Phone: (323) 259-2913

Email: dreier@...

Webpage: http://employees.oxy.edu/dreier



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