Cox Introduces Legislation To Redirect First Five Funds

Sacramento, Ca -- This afternoon 1st District Republican State Senator Dave Cox introduced legislation that would do away with First 5 California and its 58 county commissions so that $2.5 billion in reserve can be redirected to cover children's healthcare, education and other state and local services.

“Since its inception, First 5 California and its 58 county bureaucracies have been tainted with scandals because they lack accountability,” said Cox.

Cox is one of the lawmakers that called for a state audit of First 5 California's spending on public relations ads that coincided with the qualification of Proposition 82 (Preschool for All). “After 10 years of misuse and questionable spending, it is time to rethink First 5's existence and re-direct tax monies to where they can be effective.”

In 1998 voters passed Proposition 10, adding a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes sold to create First 5 California. The agency's mission is to improve the lives of California's children through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other programs.

Written by bjhansen@mlode.com

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