After Gov. Jerry Brown talked to students at Bakersfield College about Proposition 30, most BC students appreciated that Brown took some time to come to BC and talk to the students, and left more assured about Proposition 30.
“I think it’s cool that he’s talking to our school and to show what we need to vote to increase our school,” said Ashley Roberts, a liberal studies major. “It’s great that he’s going to tell us what this prop is because some students have no idea.
“It’s great that he chose our college to say the things that he needs to say, and I think it will give us more information regarding it,” said Maria Heredia, who’s majoring in child development.
BC student Tyler Samora, undeclared major, explained that it was great that someone in politics is coming to talk about the proposition.
“I think it’s a good thing,” said Samora. “If more people in politics would spend more time with the average man then they will know what they’re going through, and it will help them make their decisions for our economy and for everyone. The fact that he came down here shows that he pays close attention to the average person.
“I was really glad that so many people in a position of power also supported it because when those people support it they can get the word out, and get more people educated so they vote on 30 to get it passed.
Luis Ledezma, electric engineering major, explained his view on passing the proposition.
“After hearing what they said, I’m pretty sure that Proposition 30 will help us a lot,” Ledezma said. “I’m halfway through my major so I hope it passes because I’m a low-income student so I need some support.
“I definitely agree with Gov. Brown because it sounds like Proposition 30 has good intentions, so I will definitely vote yes on it.”
BC student Eugene Tapia, political science major, commented that he would’ve liked to see them go more into detail about it.
“I thought it was good, but I thought it was very brief and they didn’t go into detail,” said Tapia. “They told us why we should vote, and it’s a good cause, but I thought they could’ve done a better job of explaining specifics about it.
“Overall, I thought it was a worthy cause to fight for, and it’s good to have the governor’s support.”
Danny Bell, campaign manager for congressional candidate Terry Phillips and former BC student, commented on Jerry Brown being at BC.
“I thought it was a positive response to it, and I think BC students care about the funding they’re going to get for their programs,” said Bell. “It was exciting to see the governor and to see him with such energy.
“I thought he did a good job giving information and answering questions about Prop. 30, so I thought it was great that he came down.”