He announced his support Monday for Prop. 227. Wilson's office denied the groups use of the Capitol news conference room over what demonstrators called a technicality. And extra state police were posted in and around the Capitol. Meanwhile, at a separate event, the Business Roundtable, the California Taxpayers Association and People's Advocate held a news conference to oppose another June 2 ballot measure, Prop. 223. The initiative would prohibit school districts from spending more than 5 percent for administration.
Supporters say it's needed to channel more funds into teaching.
As written, it will result in a reduction of funding for most schools in the state. Also on Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-1 to go on record as opposing 227. The resolution was sponsored by Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg, former school board president and herself a former teacher of English as a second language.